Man with knife flees scene on moped after robbery

Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police

Image caption, Police said the suspect took bags of cash from a security guard outside the Sainsbury's supermarket in Penzance
  • Author, George Thorpe
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South West

A knife-wielding man took money off a security guard outside a Cornish supermarket, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it responded to an armed robbery outside Sainsbury's in Jelbert Way, Penzance, at 10:18 BST on Thursday.

The force said officers received reports a man in possession of a knife had taken bags of cash from a security guard, before riding away on a moped.

Police have asked people not to approach the suspect and said anyone who has information about the incident should call 999.

Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police

Image caption, Police have released CCTV images of a man who is wanted in connection with the incident

The force released CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with the incident.

A police spokesperson said the suspect was described as being over 6ft (1.82m) tall and wearing black leathers, a balaclava and a black bike helmet.

The suspect's moped is described as small and black with a black and red box on the back.

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