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Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an armed robbery at the Old Basing Village Shop on Belle Vue Road at around 7pm last night (Thursday 2 December).

A man threatened a staff member with a knife and left the store with approximately £200 in cash.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and information that could help with the investigation.

The suspect is described as being a white man and around 6ft 2ins tall. He was wearing a black balaclava, a green jacket and a black hood.

Were you in the area at around 7pm last night? Did you see anything suspicious?

Do you have any CCTV images or dash-cam footage that could assist with police enquiries?

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44210484101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.