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Masked robber steals five-figure sum from Barrhead agency
Sunday, 21 Jan, 2020
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An armed robber got away with a five-figure sum of cash from a Barrhead Travel agency in Scotland.
The masked raider burst into the agency in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire brandishing a knife.
He demanded staff hand over the money while customers watched.
The raid happened at around 1pm on January 17.
Police Scotland are appealing for information. The man is described as white, 6ft 2in tall and of slim build.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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