Detectives from Bedfordshire Police are appealing for information, following an aggravated robbery at a Luton supermarket on Monday, June 21.
At approximately 9.30pm, a man entered the Co-Operative store in Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, and engaged in conversation with staff before producing a large kitchen knife from a bag and demanded they open the till.
He made threatening gestures with the knife until a member of staff opened the till drawer, then the offender took out cash and left the store in an unknown direction.
The offender is described as a white man, in his mid-30s, approximately 6 foot tall, and very slim.
He was wearing light grey jogging bottoms, a red hoodie with the hood pulled up over his head, and a black waterproof jacket. He was also wearing a blue surgical mask.
Detective Constable Lindsey Moss, investigating, said: “This was a disturbing incident which was terrifying for the store staff.
“The offender’s actions truly left them in fear for their personal safety, and we are keen to find this man as soon as possible.
“We would like to hear from anyone with information about this incident which could help us to locate the man responsible.”
If you were in the area, and have information, or recognise the description of the offender, please report using our online reporting centre or webchat, quoting reference 40/31914/21.
