Police are hunting an armed robber aged up to 70 years old who held up a post office in Manchester. The woman, believed to be aged between 65 and 70, entered the shop on Palatine Road in Northenden, on Thursday morning.
She was armed with a knife and threatened the cashier demanding money.
Staff activated the alarm and the woman fled empty handed. She is described as white, about 5ft 2in tall, with dark hair and a purple coat.