Two men wearing bandanas who robbed a travel agent in Botley today remain on the run.

The robbery occurred at Co-op Travel in Chapel Way shortly before 10.20am.

Police this afternoon have released more details.

The two men, who claimed to have a gun, ordered four female members of staff to open the safe and stole cash and travellers' cheques.

It is not known how much money was stolen.

One robber was described as mixed race, about 6ft tall, with dark eyes and dark eyebrows.

He was wearing white and black trainers, a grey zipped sports jacket and carrying a black drawstring bag.

The second offender was white and had a shaved head. He was wearing large dark sunglasses with a yellow tint, a fake beard, a navy zipped dark top and tracksuit bottoms.

Both men were aged about 19.

Det Sgt Darren Cartwright, of Thames Valley Police, said: “Thankfully nobody was injured during the incident.

“One of the men picked up a woman’s cerise coloured bag and put the stolen cash inside.

"I appeal to anyone who saw two men of these descriptions, either before or after the incident, to contact police immediately."

Neighbouring businesses expressed shock at the robbery.

Sue Ryder Care manager Lynn Jerrams added: "The police asked if I had seen anything, but I didn't see or hear anything."

Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact Det Sgt Cartwright on 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.