Masked robber steals five-figure sum from Barrhead agency

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.