A takeaway delivery driver endured a '"frightening experience" after a thug threatened him at knifepoint.
Police have launched an investigation after the shock incident on Paisley's Magdalen Way on Thursday evening.
The driver was parked in a black Ford Focus when a man leant in the window, threatened him with a knife and demanded money.
No money was taken before the suspect fled the scene. Thankfully no-one was injured.
Officers are now urging anyone with information to come forward and have issued a description of the the man, who they describe as white with a local accent, slim build and sunken around the eyes.
A Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division statement advises: "We're appealing for witnesses after a delivery driver was threatened in Paisley.
"The incident happened on Magdalen Way around 6.30pm on Thursday, 14 October. The takeaway delivery driver was within a parked black Ford Focus when the suspect leant in the window and allegedly threatened the victim with a knife and demanded money from him. No money was taken and the suspect ran off.
"The suspect is described as a white man with a local accent, slim build and sunken around the eyes. He was wearing a navy blue jacket with the hood up and dark coloured trousers. He may have some facial hair."
Detective Constable James Campbell, of Paisley CID, said: “Thankfully no-one was injured as a result of this but it was a frightening experience for a man who was simply doing his job.
“I'm appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any relevant information to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2738 of 14 October 2021. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
