A GUNMAN is on the run today after carrying out an armed attempted robbery at The Money Shop, in Southampton city centre.
The man walked into the shop and revealed a small handgun attached to his waistband to one of the cashiers. The cashier immediately pressed the panic alarm.
He left the premises empty-handed and fled the scene It happened yesterday afternoon at 1.40pm.
Officers cordoned off the immediate vicinity around the store in Hanover Buildings and scenes of crimes officers carried out a fingertip search of the area.
Anyone with any information should call Shirley CID on 0845 045 4545.
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