A thief brandished a weapon at pharmacy staff before fleeing with stolen medicine.

Nobody was injured during the robbery at Lewis Road Pharmacy in Sheddocksley, Aberdeen, at 4.45pm on Wednesday

Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from the shop and have asked any witnesses to contact them.

Detective inspector Stewart Drummond said: "The staff members in the shop were understandably shocked following this incident but were thankfully not injured.

"A full investigation - including speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV - is under way.

"We are appealing for anyone who was in the Lewis Road area and who could have seen the man either before the time of the robbery or after to come forward and speak to us to assist us with our investigation."

Anyone with any information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.