Police have launched a search for a man that held up a Co-op store in Deganwy armed with a knife.

Officers from North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery that took place at around 9.40pm on Saturday, February 17 at the Co-Op store on Pentywyn Road, Deganwy.

The suspect is described as white, over 5’ 9”, of medium build and at the time was wearing dark clothing, including a hood and a face covering.

He left the store by foot, down Park Road having made off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

DC Sarah Hughes said: “The staff from the store were shaken, but not injured.

"We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area between 9pm and 10pm and would ask members of the public in neighbouring properties to consider items which may have been discarded in their gardens.

“We would also like to hear from anyone with dash-cams in the area at the time."

If you have any information relating to the incident contact DC Sarah Hughes at St Asaph CID police on 101, quoting reference W020344.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or contact the control room direct via the new web live chat http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx.