A MANHUNT has been launched to find a thug who robbed a services station in Sanquhar.

Burnside Service Station on Glasgow Road was targeted at around 2.45am on Friday morning.

The collection tray of the air machine was forced open and cash was stolen.

Police are now looking for a driver of an Audi who was wearing a tracksuit.

Constable Michael Briody said "We want to trace the driver of a dark coloured Audi car which was seen at the machine around the time of the theft.

"The driver is described as being very tall and slim and was wearing tracksuit bottoms and top, trainers and a baseball cap.

"Anyone who can help with this investigation should call police on the 101 number quoting the reference number 1892 17/5."