A MAN armed with a knife fled with hundreds of pounds in cash after demanding money from a member of staff at the Threshers off-licence, Brook Parade, Chigwell, at 9pm on Monday (November 5).

The robber stole the tray from the till.

No-one was injured.

The robber was white, aged 35 to 40, 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build and spoke with a London accent. He was wearing a dark woollen hat, dark grey woollen jumper, dark trousers and white trainers.

Anyone with any information should ring the Loughton Robbery Squad on 01279 625530 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.