Armed robber targets Galashiels Post Office

Police are investigating after a Post Office in Galashiels was hit by an armed robber.

The Gala Park Post Office in Balmoral Place was targeted on Wednesday afternoon at 3:15pm.

Cash was taken from the till and a member of staff was threatened with a knife.

The suspect officers are looking for is described as a 5ft 8'' white person with a slim build, wearing a grey hooded top, black skinny jeans and white trainers.

The person also wore a black rucksack. Their gender could not be identified as their face was covered.

No one was injured during the incident.

The robber was last seen running along Balmoral Place in the direction of Scott Street.

Anyone with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.