A thief threatened staff with a knife during a raid at a games store.

The incident happened at Game in Brandon Parade, Motherwell.

The armed man made off with a three-figure sum of cash and headed towards Motherwell train station.

He is 5ft 7in, slim and spoke with a local accent. The man was wearing a grey hoodie, dark trousers and his face was covered with a dark balaclava.

Constable Gerry Hattie said: "This was a terrifying experience for those within the store at the time and thankfully nobody was injured.

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the callous individual involved and I would appeal to anyone with information to please come forward.

"When the suspect ran off from the store along Muir Street he passed many members of the public and it is vital that anyone who saw him contacts the police."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.