AN ARMED robber held up a bookmakers shop, threatened staff and made off with cash at just before 10am on Monday morning.

The incident happened at BetFred in The Triangle, Bournemouth.

Police said the man was armed with a knife but nobody was hurt.

He came out of the shop and turned left.

The police helicopter went up to help police try to track the man.

The man is described as being white, and wearing a green brown jacket, a grey hat and scarf.

• If you have seen the man contact Dorset Police on 01202 222222.