POLICE are on the hunt for a knife-wielding thug who attempted to rob a Wishaw petrol station.

The suspect entered the BP service station on Glasgow Road at around 1.20am on Monday. He brandished a blade at the 27-year-old female worker and demanded money, but ran off when she raised the alarm.

The suspect is described as white, 5ft 7in, of slim build and aged between 20 and 30-years-old. He was wearing a blue jacket with the hood up and dark-coloured trousers.

Detective Constable Victoria Ross, Wishaw CID, said: “Although nobody was injured, this was a terrifying ordeal for the woman who was simply at her work.

“Officers have been checking CCTV and know that the man was outside the service station for a while before he entered and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen him.

“There were a number of cars and people walking by at the time who may have information that can help. We urge you to come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact the police via 101, quoting incident number 0254 of Monday, July 23. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.