A ROBBER escaped with cash at the weekend after a raid on a business in Crewe.

The offender attacked a member of staff before robbing the premises on Broad Street at around 8.50pm on Saturday.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "A man entered the premises and struck up conversation with a member of staff.

"The man then pushed past the staff member, who was a 21-year-old man, knocking him to the floor.

"He then proceeded to remove cash from the safe, placing it all into a bag. The offender then left the premises taking with him the cash and an office telephone.

"The staff member was shaken but unhurt."

The offender is described as a white man, around 5ft 9ins tall and in his late 30s to early 40s.

He is of medium build, with short brown hair balding on top and had a dark goatee beard. At the time of the offence he was wearing a white t-shirt, black trousers and black shoes.

Anyone who can help can contact investigating officer Detective Simon Woodcock at the Crewe Specialist Investigation Unit on 01244 613333.