Armed robber held up shop

Police are hunting an armed robber who stole a three-figure sum of money from a shop in Livingston.

The man entered the Spar Store at 17 Crofthead Centre in Dedridge at around 6.50pm yesterday and held up a knife, demanding cash from the two members of staff.

He made off in a dark-coloured vehicle which was parked at a bus stop in Dedridge West Road.

A police spokesman appealed for information and witnesses.He said: “We are keen to speak with anyone who can help us identify the suspect.”

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