A 15-year-old boy was "left shaken" after being robbed at knifepoint in Paisley on Friday, January 17. 

The incident happened around 5.30pm on January 17 in Oakridge Crescent in the Ferguslie Park area.

The teenager was approached by a man with a knife who demanded his money. 

He was not injured but was left shaken by the incident.

READ MORE: Gunshots fired in 'targeted' attack on Glasgow street

Police are appealing for information to find the suspect who made off with a small quantity of cash. 

The suspect is described as being around 5ft 5ins, of slim build and gaunt.

He was wearing a black beanie hat, a black jacket and black jogging bottoms.

The man headed towards the Blackstoun Road area.

Officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking CCTV from the area for any additional information which may assist the investigation.

READ MORE: Two men in hospital after 'disturbance' near Glasgow Yee Man Chinese takeaway

Detective Constable Kate Wason, of Paisley CID, said: “This was a distressing incident for the young boy and it is vital that we find the person responsible.

“Given the time of evening this incident occurred, it is likely that there will have been people in the vicinity and I urge anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to please come forward.

“It may be that the suspect was in the area before committing the crime and he drew your attention, or if you saw someone running away from the area, any piece of information could prove vital.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3575 of Friday, January 17.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by contacting 0800555111.