Watch moment armed robber enters Plymouth shop and threatens staff

Shocking CCTV footage has captured the moment an armed robber entered a Plymouth convenience store and threatened staff.

The man, who was wearing a black balaclava and surgical gloves, entered the Co-operative store in Beaumont Road, St Judes, at around 9.55pm on Sunday, January 5.

He then demanded staff empty the till and put its contents in his bag, while holding an “improvised” weapon.

Officers hope the footage - which you can watch below - will assist the public in identifying the man, particularly his voice and “distinctive” gait.

Police believe the suspect had planned the robbery in advance. Credit: Devon and Cornwall Police

The suspect made off in the direction of Gwyn Road with around £900 in cash following the incident.

He is described as a white male, around 5ft 10ins tall and of large build.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward and would like to hear from taxi drivers or other motorists who were in the area at the time.

Call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/001477/20.

Watch the CCTV footage here: