A manhunt has begun after a three-figure sum was stolen from a shop during an armed robbery in Brechin this morning.
A 61-year old member of staff was threatened with a hatchet and hammer when two men entered Dennis’s general store, Montrose Street, at about 7.50am this morning.
The worker was not injured.
Cigarettes were also stolen during the raid.
Police are looking for two males in connection with the incident. Both are described as white, in their mid-20s and around 5ft 6in tall with a slim build.
The first suspect was wearing a dark hooded top, dark tracksuit bottoms and a dark scarf covering his face. He was carrying a yellow and black hatchet.
The second suspect was wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a light blue hooded rain jacket with red toggles and a white St Andrews cross over the shoulder. He was carrying a hammer.
Detective Sergeant Lucy Cameron, of Dundee CID, said: “Nobody was injured however this was a frightening experience and our inquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible.
“If anyone saw these men either before or after the robbery took place, or has any information about this incident, please contact us on 101 quoting incident number 1318 of 29 September 2019.”
