Police have released CCTV images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with the robbery of a betting shop in North Lanarkshire.

Coral Bookmakers on Jerviston Street, New Stevenston, was targeted on Monday October 2 when staff members were threatened and three-figure sum of money was stolen.

The man police are looking to speak to was wearing a distinctive blue and white Denver Nuggets 'slasher' skip hat.

He is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall with a thin build and believed to be in his 50s.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing spectacles, a navy blue jacket and dark coloured jeans.

Detective Constable Graham McAdam said: "I am appealing to local people in the area who may have seen or heard something related to this incident who perhaps didn't realise the relevance at the time.

"It may not have seemed unusual or suspicious at the time but in the context of the crime taking place, it could be vital information which could assist our investigation. I would also appeal to anyone who recognises the man shown in the images above, or the male himself, to contact police at the earliest opportunity."

Anyone who recognises the man in the image or believes they may have any other information regarding this crime should contact officers at Wishaw CID via 101.