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Chilling images have been released of a man with a gun believed to be responsible for up to six robberies in just over a week.

The pictures have come from shop CCTV at Doug and Di’s convenience store, in Offerton, and show the crook pointing a silver handgun at a 19-year-old shop assistant.

It was the first in the series with five further robberies involving a written note demanding cash. Notes claimed the man had a firearm though none were seen.

Most recently a female cashier was threatened at the Subway takeaway, on Buxton Road, Great Moor, on Bank Holiday Monday at 11.15am.

A man presented her with a note telling her had a gun and to put money in a bag. It also stated he did not want to hurt anyone but would ‘not hesitate’ to use his firearm.

The woman handed over £87 in change before the robber left.

On Wednesday (August 20) the same Subway was targeted in a similar manner with £100 taken.

Other robberies have happened at Bargain Booze, Castle Street, Edgeley, on Wednesday at 8.30pm, the Co-op, on Gorton Road, Reddish, on Thursday at 4.30pm, and the One Stop Shop, on Councillor Lane, Cheadle, on August 18 at 9.30am.

Amounts of £295, £80 and £200 were taken.

The robbery at Doug and Di’s took place on August 16 at 6pm.

Owner Doug Gill, 62, who handed over the CCTV, said: “I want people to see this man as I just want him caught. Hopefully someone will know where he is.”

Police describe the man as slim, white, in his 30s and with short ginger stubble. He wore a blue jumper and a black beanie hat. As we went to press no one had been arrested.

Anyone with information can call police on 101.