A manhunt has been launched after an attempted armed robbery in Rutherglen this morning.
A man threatened a member of staff of a premises with knife before fleeing the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Main Street around 10.05am.
The suspect is described as white, with a Scottish accent, 5ft 10ins, and of muscular build. He was wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers. He was carrying a JD Sports bag over his shoulder and threatened a member of staff with a knife.
Detective Sergeant Craig MacKenzie, of Cambuslang CID, said: “The suspect was seen to leave the premises and walk off towards Mill Street. We are eager to speak to anyone who saw him or can help us identify him or where he went after leaving Main Street.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information that could help is asked to call us on 101, quoting incident 0789 of Monday, 26 April, 2021."
