A BOOKIES was robbed by a man who threatened staff with a weapon.

Detectives are now appealing for information following the robbery in the Maybole area of Ayrshire on Sunday.

A man entered the Ladbrokes bookmakers in High Street at around 5.35pm and threatened a member of staff with a weapon before demanding money.

The suspect then left the premises with a three figure sum of cash and drove off in a light coloured saloon car heading towards John Knox Street.

He is described as being in his early 40s with stubble and he was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up and light coloured trousers.

Detective Inspector Fraser Normansell, from Ayr CID, said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the surrounding area yesterday evening and may have seen anything suspicious to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilmarnock CID via 101 and quote incident number 3261 of Sunday 8th October 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”