POLICE in Saltcoats are on the hunt for man who made off with a five-figure sum after robbing the post office in Ardrossan's Glasgow Street. 

Around 7pm last night (Saturday) a man is said to have entered the post office and threatened the 44-year-old female member of staff there and demand money from her. 

The man, described as around 5ft 8inches, and wearing a black jacket with the hood up and black workmen style boots, made off from the premises with a five-figure sum of cash. 

He was also said to be carryign a black holdall. 

The woman was injured by the incident but she did not require hospital treatment. 

Detective Sergeant John Deans from Saltcoats CID said: “This was a terrifying experience for the woman working in the post office and enquiries are ongoing to trace the person responsible.

“Glasgow Street would have been busy around the time of the incident and I would like to speak to anyone who saw a man matching the above description or anything else suspicious.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Saltcoats CID via 101 or alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”