Detectives have launched a manhunt after an armed thug robbed a Kilmarnock store late final night time.
The person threatened a member of workers on the Macphail Drive retailer at round 9.15pm earlier than making off with a small sum of money.
The suspect, who had his face lined and was sporting a knee-length high-viz jacket, gray jogging trousers and black trainers made off within the route of New Farm Loch.
The store employee was unhurt.
Detective Constable Allan Auld, from Kilmarnock CID, stated: "Fortunately nobody was injured on account of this incident and in depth enquiries are ongoing to establish the person accountable.
"I'd urge anybody who noticed a person matching this description on Sunday night time within the space to return ahead.
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"I'd even be eager to talk to anybody who might have non-public CCTV or dashcam footage from the realm.
"Anybody with data which can help our investigation, irrespective of how small, ought to name Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3553 of Sunday, 27 February, 2022. Alternatively, you possibly can name Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, should you want to stay nameless."
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