A SHOPKEEPER was held up at knifepoint by a thug demanding cash.

Around 8.40pm yesterday, the 36-year-old was working at Shop Smart on Pollokshaws Road, at Allison Street, when a man entered carrying a knife and demanded money.

The suspect then made off empty handed in the direction of Allison Street, and then on to Niddrie Road. Nobody was injured during the incident but police have described it as a "terrfying incident" for the worker.

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The suspect is described as white, between 30 and 40-years-old and is of medium to stocky build.

He was wearing a white jumper, light brown trousers and a white coloured beanie hat which he had used to cover his face when he was within the shop.

Detective Sergeant Neil Guy, Community Investigation Unit, said: “Although nobody was hurt, this was a terrifying experience for the shop keeper and it is vital that we find the person responsible.

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“The suspect did not run when he left and therefore may not have looked out of character. He was however wearing a white beanie hat which somebody who walked past him may have noticed.

“We know he went down Allison Street and then turned right onto Niddrie Road. CCTV enquiries show us that there were a number of people in this area, either walking their dogs or making their way home.

“We would appeal to anyone who has seen this man, and has any information regarding this incident to get in touch with us.”

Witnesses are asked to call 101.

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