Police are appealing for witnesses after a “knife-wielding” robber attacked a customer in a High Wycombe newsagents, before stealing money and cigarettes from the shop.

A man went into N & N Newsagents, in Desborough Road, at around 7.25pm on Saturday (July 29) and threatened a customer with an object, which police believe was a knife.

He then demanded cigarettes from a staff member behind the till, before pushing the customer into a fridge.

After stealing the cash and cigarettes, he left on foot in the direction of Victoria Road and Abercrombie Avenue.

Police said there were no reported injuries.

The thief has been described as a white man in his 30s, slim with a slim face. He was reported to be wearing a cap (which he took off during the incident), a navy blue jumper with sleeves, and dirty white trainers.

Police want to speak to anyone who saw the incident or recognises the description of the offender. Anyone with information can call detective constable David Mitchell, from High Wycombe Force CID, on 101 quoting reference 43170224746.