Police at the scene of the robbery in Torry, Aberdeen
Police have launched an inquiry after an Aberdeen newsagent was robbed last night.
At about 8.40pm, a man, who had covered his face with a scarf, entered Icon Stores on Oscar Road, Torry, and forced a staff member to hand over cash and cigarettes.
The culprit is described as between 25 – 40 years, 6ft tall, thin, wearing dark trousers and a dark jacket with a dark hoodie jumper underneath.
The shop worker was uninjured but left alarmed and shaken by the incident.
Officers – including plain-clothes detectives – swooped on the store and were there for several hours after the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101
Police launch inquiry after Aberdeen newsagents robbed
