An armed robber carrying a gun targeted three Glasgow shops in a frenzied spate of robberies committed over a 90-minute period.
The man, who was wearing a balaclava, pulled a gun on staff in three separate raids on Saturday night.
The PBH Superstore on Sandbank Street, Maryhill was the first store to be hit, at around 8.10pm, and a three-figure sum of money was taken.
The second raid, around an hour later at the Shop Smart store on 355 Bilsland Drive, was less profitable as the members of staff refused to hand over any money.
And a third incident took place at the Scotmid Convenience Store on South Mains Road, Milngavie at around 9.45pm. A handgun was again pulled on staff and the man left with an unknown sum of money.
Officers believe that the same suspect is involved in all three incidents.
Detective Sergeant Neil Guy of Glasgow’s Robbery Unit, said: “Thankfully no one has been injured as a result of these robberies and attempted robberies.
“Each of the staff members have been left evidently shaken and there is additional patrols in the area for the time being.
“We believe that this man is responsible for the three incidents and I would urge anyone who witnessed someone matching this description, or someone acting suspicious in any of the three areas, to get in contact with police.
“I would also ask any drivers that may have dashcam footage that could assist with our investigation to get in touch.”
