A terrified eyewitness has told of their shocking ordeal after a man attempted to rob a Shawlands bank 'at gunpoint'.
Glasgow police have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place in the Royal Bank of Scotland on Kilmarnock Road at around 4.05pm on Monday, February 28.
Passerby Julianna Boles was walking to the bus stop across Kilmarnock when she said a man came running across the road to say he had witnessed the incident, reports the Daily Record.
The man was 'in shock' but told Julianna he had witnessed the robbery happen just yards away from him, claiming the man 'had a gun'.
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Julianna, 44, told the Record : "I was standing at the bus stop on Kilmarnock Road when this older man came across the road to tell me that the Royal Bank of Scotland was robbed by someone with a gun.
"He witnessed this, he was in shock as he said he was actually standing at one of the other tellers near this guy.
"I managed to settle him as he obviously couldn't quite believe what he had witnessed in close proximity.
"He felt he had to tell someone, he felt he had to get it off his chest.
"He said he was standing in close proximity to this person and explained that the guy appeared to have a gun. It could have been a fake gun, it was impossible to tell - but he said he had a gun.
"He said he was that close to the person he could have reached out and hugged him."
Thankfully the witness was able to escape unharmed and with his own money.
Julianna, from Shawlands, added: "I was just concerned for him, because I was in shock hearing it from him. He was very animated and was laughing because he couldn't believe what had happened.
"But people deal with shock differently so I was more interested in just making sure he was okay.
"I managed to persuade him to contact a relative that he could meet when he departed from the bus. Thankfully someone came and met him."
Police Scotland could not confirm that a firearm was used during the robbery, but stated the man was carrying an item wrapped in plastic bags.
Officers said that staff were left 'very frightened' by the experience and they have appealed for information.
The suspect is described as being between 40 and 50-years-old and was wearing a grey hooded top with light blue jeans.
Detective Sergeant Laura Roberts, of Govan Police Station, said: "Thankfully no one was injured during the robbery, however it was a very frightening experience for the staff in the bank.
"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the man responsible and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or just prior to the incident, to contact police.
"I would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area.
"Anyone with information which may assist our investigation should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2174 of Monday, February 28.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous."
