A manhunt has been launched in Glasgow after a shop robbery where a staff member was sprayed with a substance before being robbed. The incident occurred at a shop on Hawthorn Street around 9.05pm. The suspect, described as a white male of slim build, entered the premises, sprayed the staff member with an unknown substance, and fled with cash. The victim, a 24-year-old male, was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police are seeking information about the robbery and ask anyone with details to come forward. Detective Sergeant Greg Turnbull emphasized the seriousness of the incident, urging witnesses to assist the ongoing investigation. Those who may have seen suspicious activities around Memel Street during the time of the robbery are encouraged to provide any relevant information they have.
The authorities urge individuals who possess private CCTV footage or dash-cam recordings from the vicinity to review the footage carefully. If any recordings are found that could help identify the suspect or provide additional leads, individuals are requested to share them with the investigators.
