A MANHUNT has been launched following a raid on a Tullibody newsagents yesterday morning.

Officers are investigating the robbery which took place a the RS McColl on Tron Court at around 11.20am on Sunday, February 23.

Police say the culprit entered the premises and demanded money. He was given a "three figure sum of cash" by the staff member before fleeing the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as a male with a Scottish accent, about 5'8 in height and of medium build.

He was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up and light-grey tracksuit trousers or jogging trousers with three white stripes on the side of each leg and dark trainers.

Members of the public with any information that may assist are urged to contact Stirling CID via 101, quoting incident 1688 of February 23.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.