CK Foodstores in Waunarlwydd (Pic: Google)
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A SHOP assistant was threatened with a knife by an armed robber who stole hundreds of pounds from a supermarket in Swansea.
The incident took place at CKs Supermarket, on Swansea Road, in Waunarlwydd.
Passers-by reported seeing six to seven police vehicles in attendance at the store and a police helicopter overhead.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "Police in Swansea are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the CK Supermarket, in Waunarlwydd at around 9pm on Wednesday, December 9.
"A man entered the store and threatened the assistant with a knife and demanded money from the till before making off from the property."
The police force confirmed that "several hundred pounds" were stolen from the store in the incident.
The Evening Post contacted CK's Foodstores, but the company declined to comment on the incident.
Cockett ward councillor Ann Cook said: "This is not the first time this has happened.
"Waunarlwydd has been a quiet area in the past, but I know there was a robbery there recently, probably as recently as three months ago.
"It's sad that things like this happen in a small, little village.
"It does make people nervous, especially on these dark nights.
"I'm sure the police are speaking to residents about any fears they have and to reassure them."
Detective Inspector Mark Kavanagh from Swansea CID spoke out to allay people's fears.
He said: "This was a very upsetting experience for the shop staff and we are doing all we can to identify and locate the suspect.
"I want to reassure local residents that incidents of this nature are uncommon and I ask that if they saw anything, or anyone suspicious in the area, then please contact the police."
Anyone with any information that may help the police with their investigation is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and quote reference 1500455195.
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