Images have been released of a man police want to trace over a robbery at a bookmakers.

A worker was threatened with a weapon during the incident at the Ladbrokes in High Street, Maybole, South Ayrshire, on Sunday October 8.

The thief escaped with a three-figure sum of cash and drove off towards John Knox Street.

A police spokeswoman said: "As part of an ongoing investigation into a robbery at Ladbrokes Bookmakers in High Street, Maybole, officers have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

"The man is described as white, in his early 40s, with stubble and was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ayr CID at Ayr Police Station via 101.

"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted in confidence on 0800 555 111."