A MASKED man threatened staff at a shop before taking money and fleeing the scene.

Police were called to Coral bookmakers at Locks Heath Shopping Village at about 7.44pm on Thursday, October 24.

Following the incident the man was seen to walk out of the store, past Waitrose, and through the shopping village's car park.

The man was reportedly wearing a dark-coloured balaclava, grey tracksuit bottoms, a white top, and black trainers.

The incident comes just days after a man wearing a homemade balaclava and holding a knife carried out a robbery at Betting Ltd in Bishops Waltham.

It is not known if there is any connection between the incidents.

Regarding the Locks Heath Shopping Village incident, a Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We know that the shopping centre was busy and we are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened.

"Perhaps you remember seeing a man matching the description given? Or maybe you were leaving the centre by car at around this time and have dashcam footage?

"Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44190381847.

"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."