A Banstead shop assistant was left severely shaken after a robber wearing a stocking over his head threatened her with a metal crowbar.
The robber held the weapon against the 34-year-old woman forcing her to open the till, before leaving with the cash.
The woman, who is now back at work, said: "It was very scary. I didn't know who he was. But there are CCTV pictures so hopefully he will be caught."
The attack happened in broad daylight at 12.25pm, on July 1, in Surrey News and Mini Market, in Rectory Lane.
Police are hunting a man described as white, about 25 years old and 6ft tall.
He was wearing blue trousers and a jacket which was blue at the top and white at the bottom.
He was also wearing white gloves or bags over his hands and a woman's stocking over his head.
Anyone with any information about the robbery can call DC Lee Pocock on 01737 765040 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
July 12, 2002 15:30
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