SUPERMARKET staff were left "shaken" after a man threatened them with a knife during a robbery.
The armed robbery, which took place at the Tesco Express on Cheltenham Road, saw a man wearing a balaclava threaten staff with a knife.
He left the shop with money from the till and tobacco and ran down Cheltenham Road towards Evesham.
The man was wearing a balaclava and red/orange gloves.
Detectives are now investigating the incident, which happened yesterday (Thursday) evening at 11am, and are appealing for witnesses.
Officers have been given CCTV of someone who was in the area at the time of the incident and are keen to speak to the person seen in the picture to help with their enquiries.
No one was injured during the incident.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "If you can identify the man seen in the picture or have any information that would help with enquiries, please contact Detective Sergeant Miller by email at katie.miller@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 01905 331234.
"Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking with the police, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website."
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