POLICE are appealing for information about a "scary attack" involving a small axe that took place in Worsbrough Dale over the weekend.
A man wearing an orange high-visibility suit entered the Co-op supermarket on High Street at around 9.15pm on Saturday, July 18.
It is alleged that he threatened staff with a weapon, thought to resemble a small axe, demanding that they hand over a quantity of cash.
He is believed to have fled the scene in the direction of George Street carrying a holdall.
Police have issued a CCTV image of the suspect and are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
Temporary Detective Sergeant Andy Knowles said: “This was a scary attack in a shop that had members of the public present.
“It is lucky nobody was injured during this incident and we need your help identifying the person responsible.”
If you have information that could help officers, call 101 quoting incident number 1240 of 18 July 2015.
