POLICE are appealing for information after an armed robber held up two security guards outside a supermarket in Shoebury.
The attack happened near to the ATM machines at Asda in North Shoebury Road, shortly before 2pm this afternoon.
A man holding what police have described as a sharp instrument confronted two security guards and demanded they hand over a grey plastic bag containing a five-figure sum of cash.
He then ran off and got into a waiting black Ford Focus which then sped off in an erratic fashion.
The robber is described as white, of slim build and approximately 5ft 9ins tall.
Anyone with information in connection with this robbery is urged to contact detectives at Southend police station on 0300 333 4444.
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