POLICE in Glasgow are on the hunt after an armed robbery in Riddrie on Tuesday.

Officers are appealing for information after a man targeted a delivery of cash to a bank.

The incident, which took place on Smithycroft Road in Riddrie at around 11.15am, saw the man make off with a five-figure sum of cash.

He is said to have presented a weapon at staff before making off in a dark coloured vehicle.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

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Officers investigating are now appealing for witnesses who may be able to help inquiries to come forward.

Detective Inspector Clark Hill said: "While no one was injured, this was a frightening experience for all of the staff working at the bank and the surrounding premises.

"We would urge anyone who was in the area around Smithycroft Road and Lethamhill Road this morning to let us know if you think you may have seen anything which could help our investigation.

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"I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area and may have dashcam footage to check this and pass on anything of note.

"You can pass information to police by calling 101, quoting incident 1158 of December 17, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."