A ROBBER armed with a knife stole cash from the till at a petrol station in a Kent village.

Police say the raider entered the shop at St Michael’s Service Station in Ashford Road, near Tenterden, shortly after 8.30pm on Monday.

Police spokeswoman Rosemary Alexander said: "He made a purchase but when the till opened he reached across the counter and stole a quantity of cash.

"He was holding a knife in his hand, but did not threaten the shop assistant with it. He left the shop and ran off across the garage forecourt towards Tenterden."

The robber is described as white, about 5ft 10in tall, and was wearing a dark blue ‘beeny’ hat with an unknown symbol on it. He was also wearing a dark jumper and dark trousers."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashford Police Station on 01233 619167.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers Hotline on 0800 555111. Calls to Crimestoppers are free, you do not have to give your name and you may be eligible for a reward.