A KNIFE-wielding robber is on the run after raiding a shop in the county town of North Yorkshire.

The man entered the P and R Nail bar on Northallerton’s High Street at about 5.20pm on Monday, November 16, with what police believe was a knife.

He stole cash from the till before making off on foot towards Quaker Lane. He was described as about 6ft tall and was wearing a light hooded top and a dark balaclava.

A police spokesman said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward who may have seen the suspect hanging around before the offence or afterward when he made good his escape.”

Anyone with information should contact 101, select option two and ask for Scott Nugent or email scott.nugent@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. To remain anonymous, pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.