A Glasgow city centre store was robbed at knifepoint on Saturday afternoon, leaving staff "shocked". 

The thug went into a St Vincent Street around 4.25pm and made off with a "small" three-figure sum of cash and cigarettes. 

Employees at the store were not hurt in the robbery.

Cops are appealing for information but it is not known what direction the man took after the incident. 

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Police Constable Natalie Davner of Helen Street Police Station said: "We are keen to trace a man described as being in his 40’s, 5ft 5in tall, wearing black gloves, a black hat, black trousers, black footwear, a black zipper jacket with a black mask which had light blue piping on the nose.

"He had grey stubble underneath and was holding a white carrier bag.

“The area was extremely busy both with members of the public and vehicles.

“I am appealing for any persons whom may have seen a man matching the above description in area the time of the incident to come forward.

"I am also appealing to any motorists who may have dash cam footage which can assist our enquiry.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 1010 citing incident 2495 of November 7, 2020.