Police are on the hunt for a robber who held up a post office on the outskirts of Glasgow, threatening a member of staff with a handgun as he was closing up.
The incident happen at Stonedyke Post Office, in Bearsden’s Spey Road, around 2.15pm on Monday (May 6).
The 47-year-old worker was closing up when a man approached him on a dark coloured mountain bike and entered the premises with him.
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He threatened him with the gun before making off with a five figure sum of money, which he stashed in a black JD Sports drawstring bag.
The suspect is white, around 5ft7 to 5ft9 and in his late 40s or early 50s. He was wearing blue overall-style trousers, a dark blue oil skin jacket with a hood, a navy tammy hat, black gloves and a silver or white neckerchief. He also had on grey trainers with a white sole.
Detective Sergeant Colin Kilgour, of the Community Investigation Unit, said: “Although not physically injured, the man, who was simply closing up after a shift at work, has been left shaken by this incident.
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“Our officers are carrying out a number of enquiries, including checking through CCTV, in efforts to trace the person responsible.
“We would ask anyone who thinks they have any information regarding this incident to come forward. Think back, did you see anyone on a mountain bike in the area yesterday afternoon? Were you driving in the area? You could have dash-cam footage that could help us.
“The suspect was wearing quite distinctive clothing – do you remember seeing anyone matching his description? We urge you to get in contact.”
Anyone with info is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 using incident number 1981 of Monday 6 May 2019. Info can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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