BREAKING: 'Teenage' yobs carry out armed robbery at Lanarkshire convenience store

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Armed robbers threatened terrified staff at an Airdrie shop and made off with hundreds of pounds in cash early this morning.Police are appealing for information after the robbery at premises on Cairnhill Road at around 7.25am on Thursday, January 6.Two men entered the store with a knife and metal pole and threatened staff, before leaving along Bellsdyke Road with a three-figure sum of cash.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Both are described as being aged around 17 to 19 years, of slim to average build, and dressed in all-black clothing, including black hooded tops, gloves and face masks.Detective Sergeant Mark Nelson said: “Thankfully no-one was injured as a result, but this was a frightening experience for the staff involved.“Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible and we are appealing for anyone with any information which may assist to get in touch.“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or who has any information which may help us to identify the men, to contact police.”Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 101, quoting incident 0428 of January 6 2022. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here.