ARMED robbers made off with a four-figure sum of cash during a raid in East Kilbride.

The thugs, who covered their faces, walked into the William Hill Bookmakers in St Leonard’s Square at around 9.10pm on Thursday, October 21.

The two men walked into the bookies, threatened staff with what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money. They then made off with a four-figure sum of cash.

No-one was injured in the incident however a member of staff and a customer within the premises at the time have been left badly shaken by the event.

The suspects wore hooded tops, gloves and scarves in an effort to hide their identity. They are further described as one man wearing a dark hooded top, dark trousers, black trainers with white soles. He was in possession of a coloured carrier bag.

The second suspect wore a dark hooded jacket, dark jogging trousers with white stripes down the outside legs and white trainers.

Detective Sergeant Ronnie Douglas said: “This investigation is at an early stage, we are still in the process of carrying out door-to-door enquiries and everything is being done to trace those responsible.

"We will also be seeking to gather CCTV footage from in and around this area as it may provide us with additional detail on the suspects.

"There are a number of other premises in this area, such as an off licence, a chip shop and a supermarket so I’m appealing to anyone who was in the area last night around the time of the incident to contact us, you may have seen something which could prove significant in helping us trace the men responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detectives at Cambuslang Police Office via 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.