Weymouth: CCTV image released of knifepoint robbery
A police helicopter was involved in a search for the raider
Police have released a CCTV image of a robber threatening staff at a convenience store in Weymouth with a knife.
The man demanded money from the till at Macey's Newsagents in Abbotsbury Road on Friday afternoon.
Dorset Police said they were called at at 1.45pm to reports that a man threatened a staff member and demanded money from the till, as well as other stock items.
A police helicopter was involved in a search for the raider but he was not found.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Detective Inspector Rhys Griffiths from Dorset Police said: "This must have been a very distressing incident for the staff member involved and I appreciate reports of this nature may also cause concern to the wider community in the area.
"I want to reassure members of the public that we are carrying out a detailed investigation into this robbery and we are exploring a number of active lines of enquiry.
"There will be an increased policing presence in the vicinity and officers can be approached by residents with any information or concerns.
"I am also releasing a CCTV image of the suspect in the hope that it may jog someone’s memory or somebody may recognise him from the clothing he is wearing."