Inverness: Money taken after man threatens shop staff with a knife in Inverness robbery

Almost £200 has been stolen from a shop after it was hit with a knife wielding robber twice over the weekend.

The first incident took place at the Laidlaws on Bruce Gardens in the Dalneigh area of the city shortly before 10pm on Saturday, July 31.

A man entered the shop and threatened the staff with a knife.

The shop manager was able to get him out the shop and the man then fled.

Inverness: Money taken after man threatens shop staff with a knife in Inverness robbery

He has been described being around 6ft or above in height, slim to medium build.

He was wearing a blue and black hooded jacket with a white logo on the rear and dark bottoms, as well as wearing blue latex style gloves and a face covering.

The next day, at around 11.45 am on Sunday, August 1, a man again entered the shop, threatened the staff with a knife and a wooden stick and made off with a three figure sum of cash thought to be between £100 and £200.

On this occasion the man was wearing a black hooded top with a large white Adidas logo on the front, blue jeans and dark trainers.

Detective Sergeant Joanna Macleod said: “Both of these incidents were frightening ordeals for the staff members involved.

"These are unusual incidents for Inverness and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the man responsible.

“While we are keeping an open mind, we are treating the incidents as linked.

“I would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting incident 1639 of 1 August.”

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