Police are hunting an armed man who attempted to rob a salon in Lanark this morning.
Around 9.40 am, the man armed with a weapon, threatened and demanded money from staff at a beauty salon in the town's North Vennel.
No money was given and he then made his way to a nearby supermarket where he stole a poppy appeal tin before running off through Brewery Close on to the High Street.
The suspect is described as white, in his 30s, 5ft 8, of slim build, wearing a black beanie hat, black material mask, dark waterproof jacket and dark jogging bottoms with a white logo on the left thigh.
Detective Chris Smith of Wishaw CID, said: "I would appeal to anyone who was either in North Vennel or on the High Street this morning between 9.30am and 9.50am, who may have seen this man in the area to get in touch.
"I'd also ask motorists to check their dash-cam footage in case they have captured the suspect.
"Anyone with information can contact officers at Wishaw Police Station via 101. Please quote reference number 1177 of 13 November, 2021, when calling. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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