A ROBBER entered a shop and threatened a cashier with a machete as he snatched about £200 in cash from the till.

The raider struck at Threshers wine merchants in Parrock Road, Gravesend, on Saturday, May 20, at about 1pm. After leaving the store he went in the direction Echo Square.

Police in North Kent say the robber is white and aged between 25 and 30. He is of slim build and around 6ft tall.

He was wearing a beige fleece, a blue padded gillett, dark blue jeans and black trainers.

Anyone who may have seen the man leave the shop or who may have information about the incident is asked to contact Sgt Fiona Bitters on 01474 565072 quoting reference 11724 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – calls to this number are free and you may be eligible for a reward.