A STAFF member at a bookmakers was assaulted as a man stole from the till in a robbery at a bookmakers.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Saturday, February 2 at 9.20pm at Corbetts Bookmakers, Park Avenue, Wrexham.

A man entered the store and assaulted a member of staff then stole money from the till.

The man is believed to have run off in the direction of the houses on the Acton estate.

A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "The member of staff is shocked but thankfully uninjured."

Police are particularly interested to hear from anyone who was outside the near-by shops at this time and anyone travelling along Rhosnesni Lane who may have dash cams fitted to their cars.

If anyone has any information is asked to contact 101 and quote the reference X015114.