POLICE are hunting a robber who threatened a cashier at Barclays Bank in Middlesbrough.

He escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash after the raid on Monday.

Cleveland Police said he was about 6ft, thin, with facial stubble. He wore a dark coloured jacket, sunglasses and a flat cap. He made his escape in a blue Ford Escort, driven by an accomplice.

Anyone with information should contact detectives on (01642) 303126.