A MASKED raider struck at a bookmakers in Devizes yesterday and used a weapon wrapped in a bag to threaten staff.

Police have now issued CCTV pictures of the man who walked in to Megabet in The Brittox just after 9pm.

The raider wearing a hoodie and a mask demanded money from a male member of staff. Cash was handed over and the robber ran off.

The employee was shaken but not hurt in the incident.

Det Sgt Robert Blake, who is leading the investigation, said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this robbery yesterday evening. "It would have been relatively quiet in the town at this time but I believe someone may have heard or seen something out of the ordinary - either while walking in this area or possibly driving near to The Brittox around this time. It was still light so anything suspicious would have been obvious. "Also, if you recognise this male in these attached images please come forward."

People took to Facebook yesterday evening to comment on the number of police cars in the town centre and others spotted the police helicopter overhead.

If you can help, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference number 54200070073. Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.