SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5: A man stole cash in an armed attack on The Dollar Depot last night.

The thief brandished a bladed weapon as he demanded cash from an employee working at the Pembroke store around 7.25pm.

The employee was not injured. The thief fled with a quantity of cash.

According to Police, the suspect is a light-skinned black man, approximately 5ft 5in. He was wearing a grey hooded top and dark coloured pants or jeans at the time and is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old.

An investigation into the incident is underway. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.