THIS is the moment an axe-wielding thug casually strolls into a busy shop before threatening staff and demanding cash.

The CCTV footage shows the man threatening the shop worker with the axe during the robbery which happened in the Family Shopper store in Causeyside Street, Paisley at around 8.10pm on Sunday.

Parvinder Oujla, who has run the store for two years, said the robber "slammed the axe" on the counter before demanding cash while another kept a look out at the door.

Meanwhile, customers and two other members of staff were unaware of what was happening. 

He said: "The staff are fine but they are a bit shaken over what has happened. 

"I have never had bother here, this is the first time. 

"The police will hopefully catch those responsible."

The robber made off with just short of £200 before he ran off with his accomplice towards the Gordon Street area of Paisley.

The first man is described as in his early 20s, around 5ft 8ins and with dark brown hair.

He was wearing a black body warmer with a grey hood over a green pilot style jacket and dark grey jogging bottoms.

The man holding the door open was around 6ft tall and wore dark clothing with the hood up.

Detective Constable Raymond Brownlow, from Paisley CID, said: “Thankfully nobody was injured during this incident but it was still very frightening for those in the store at the time.

“I would like to speak to anyone who may have seen two men matching these descriptions in the surrounding area last night.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Paisley CID via 101 or alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”