A GREY-HAIRED armed robber made off with £200 after pointing a weapon at a building society teller.
The man, in his 50s, demanded cash from 'shaken' workers at Leeds Building Society, in Northgate Street on Tuesday at 4pm.
The lone thief, who sported a flat cap and was about 5ft 9ins, told staff: "Hand it over and put it in there."
His weapon was said to be what looked like a "large pole" in a carrier bag.
But his daring raid bagged him just £200 cash.
A shop worker, from Evans clothes store, which is next door, said: "It wasn't exactly a big haul.
"The first we knew was when loads of police turned up outside and they came to tell us what had happened."
Ten police officers descended on the building society but the man had gone and a search of the area proved fruitless.
Gary Brooks, a spokesman for Leeds Building Society, said: "Our first concern is the safety and welfare of our colleagues and we are supporting them at this time. They are shaken but unhurt.
"Thankfully, no customers were in the branch at the time of the incident.
"The police have a very good description of the offender and have taken photographic and video evidence.
"A very small quantity of money was taken."
Police have said the man was 'very aggressive'.
He was wearing a zip-up lightweight jacket, dark trousers and a flat cap.
Det Insp Alastair Graham said: "Understandably the man's actions and manner caused considerable distress and left the employee badly shaken.
"We're making a number of inquiries and are determined to trace the offender."
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 322 of May 7.
