A thug threatened a shop worker in Heywood with a knife before stealing cash and tobacco.
The terrifying incident happened at the Premier Convenience Store on Middleton Road at around 7.10am this morning (Saturday).
Police said a man went into the shop and threatened a worker with a knife.
He then demanded that money be handed over from the till.
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The suspect fled the scene with cash and tobacco.
Officers believe he headed in the direction of Manchester Road towards Heywood town centre.
The shop worker was thankfully left uninjured.
Detectives are now appealing for anyone with information about the incident - or the suspect - to come forward.
The man is described as being around 20-years-old, white, around 5'5 in height and of slim build.
He was also wearing light grey jogging bottoms, a navy blue hooded top and white baseball cap.
It is also believed before the robbery he had been in the Charles Street area, close to the Black Swan pub.
Anyone with information, CCTV, mobile or dash-cam footage is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 1707 or 101 quoting incident log 837 of 23/10/21.
Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
