A KNIFE-WIELDING robber raided a store and threatened a woman as he demanded cash from the till.

The masked man snatched “a quantity of cash” from Ashington Stores in Peacehaven before running away.

He entered the store, in Ashington Gardens, at 7pm on November 25 wearing a black padded jacket with the hood drawn up and a scarf or balaclava covering most of his face.

Gesturing with a knife, he threatened the woman working in the shop as he demanded she hand over cash.

He grabbed the money and ran, with police saying it is “possible he may have joined an accomplice waiting outside”.

The man was also wearing dark jogging bottoms with a reflective stripe on each outer edge, dark-coloured trainers and latex, surgical-style gloves.

Detective Constable David Hawes said: “We would like to hear from anyone who saw a man or men acting suspiciously in the vicinity around the relevant time, or who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage that could assist our enquiries.

“Anyone able to help is asked to report details online or to phone 101, quoting serial 1168 of 25/11.

“Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”