Shopkeeper threatened with knife in Pollok robbery

Police in Glasgow are appealing for information following a robbery at around 6.45pm, when a man entered Peter’s Store on Househillwood Road.

He then threatened the 22-year-old shopkeeper with a knife and left with a three figure sum of money.

The suspect is described as white, mid to late 40s and with a Scottish accent. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, dark coloured jeans, black trainers with a white sole and had his face covered.

Constable Paul Friel, of Helen Street Community Investigation Unit, said: “Although the shopkeeper was not injured as a result of this incident, it was a very frightening experience for him.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Househillwood Road shortly before or after incident and may have noticed anyone matching the description to contact police.”

Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3225 of Monday, 18 May, 2020 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.