An employee of the Scotts Supermarket chain has uploaded a video to You Tube in an attempt to help catch an armed robber who stole €500 and scared customers two weeks ago.

In two video clips taken from CCTV footage from the Burmarrad supermarket, the man is seen walking about erratically with a bounce in his step before suddenly turning and grabbing an employee. In the second clip, the man is seen running from the shop.

The videos were uploaded by employee Joseph Grech on his own initiative and have so far had more than 2,200 views.

The thief, wearing blue jeans, a red top and a white balaclava, was holding a telescopic baton and waved it at employees before grabbing one of them.

After grabbing €300 to €500 he drove off in a blue or black Ford with no registration plates. The robbery happened on January 3.

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