WATCH: CCTV captures knife-wielding thug in raid on Walsall shop
This is the shocking moment a thug brandished a knife in front of a terrified shop worker during a raid.
CCTV shows the knifeman burst into the shop in Walsall while his accomplice blocked the entrance and kept watch.
WATCH the frightening raid in this police appeal
It shows him holding the blade in the air pointing it towards the shop worker behind the till.
Moment later footage captured him behind the counter wielding the knife in the air above her head.
He pushes past and begins snatching cigarettes from shelves behind the till near the woman.
Footage also shows him trying to force open the till with the blade
Police are appealing for information after the raid at Boozeland, in Bloxwich Road, at 10.30pm on June 24.
The woman was working there alone but she did not sustain any serious injuries, say West Midlands Police.
Police say he smashed open the till and stole thousands of pounds in cash.
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the raid and released under investigation for robbery.
Officers still need information regarding the identities of both offenders involved in this violent offence.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the investigation team on 101.
To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote crime number 20WS/141445M/18.
