The raider struck at 7.25pm yesterday (September 9) at Costcutter on Wains Grove, Woodthorpe.
He threatened workers earlier than taking £130 from the until and leaving.
Police are interesting to the general public to assist them discover him. They’ve launched a photograph taken from the shop’s CCTV of the person they wish to speak to concerning the raid.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman stated: “This incident has precipitated misery for the workers within the retailer and a full investigation is underway.
“For those who had been close by Wains Highway on Saturday and noticed something or anybody suspicious then please tell us. Equally, when you’ve got any CCTV or doorbell footage then please assessment it and are available ahead if you happen to noticed something.
“Anybody with info which will assist with our particular enquiries round this incident is requested to name 101 quoting incident 12240163323. Alternatively, particulars might be handed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”