A hooded thug made off with a three-figure sum of money after ransacking a bookies in Knightswood.

Police are hunting for the man who entered Ladbrokes on Anniesland Road around 9.50pm on Saturday August 4.

Two women aged 22 and 38, who were working within, were threatened by the man before he made off with the money.

The suspect is described as Scottish, around 5ft 11, of slim build and had sallow skin.

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He was wearing a white zipped hooded top, dark denim jeans and white trainers with his hood up and tied round his face.

It is believed that he was carrying a black rucksack with grey markings and a black bin bag wrapped around what is believed to be an item of sports equipment.

Detective Sergeant Robert Bowie, Divisional Robbery Unit, said: “This robbery was terrifying for the two women who were working in the shop at the time.

"It is vital that we find the man responsible.

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"Our officers are currently checking CCTV and making door to door enquiries, however we are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward and contact us.

“The man would have looked out of place prior to going into Ladbrokes, carrying a black bin bag and a rucksack. Do you remember seeing anyone in the area matching his description?

"If you have any information we would urge you to come forward and contact us.

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"Anyone with information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 4636 of Saturday 4 August 2018. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."