Detectives are appealing to the public for assistance in an ongoing investigation following an armed robbery that took place on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Kilmarnock. Authorities are seeking information regarding a suspect who threatened shop staff with a knife before fleeing with a significant amount of cash.
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Officers responded to a distress call at a shop located on Meiklewood Road at approximately 07:30 BST. Witnesses reported that a man had entered the establishment and brandished a knife while menacing staff members. The assailant subsequently absconded with a sum of cash totalling in the three figures. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.