Police have launched a manhunt after a 'gunman' threatened staff at a Hamilton bookies before making off with a three-figure sum of cash.
Officers are appealing for information about the incident which occurred at around 6.50 pm on Saturday, February 5, at a Ladbrokes on the town's Burnbank Road.
They say the man threatened the staff with what appeared to be a firearm, though the weapon was not discharged and no one was injured.
However, the staff were left very shaken by what happened.
The suspect is described as white, 5 ft 8 in height and of slim build, at the time of the incident he was wearing a face mask, dark upper clothing and light-coloured trousers with dark patches.
He also had on light coloured footwear, a baseball cap, his hood up and was carrying a dark rucksack.
He is believed to have run off in the direction of Ann Street, Hamilton.
Detective Sergeant Clare Curley Cambuslang CID, said: "Officers are checking CCTV and carrying out local enquiries but would also appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.
"Information can be passed to officers via 101 quoting reference number 2855 of Saturday, 5 February, 2022. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111."
