A SUPERMARKET worker was threatened with a hammer during an early morning robbery at the weekend.

Two thugs approached the worker at the Co-op in Goffs Oak and forced him into the store room where he was made to open the safe.

The crooks then fled with the cash.

The robbery took place at the shop, in Goffs Lane, between 6am and 6.30am on Sunday.

A police spokeswoman said: “Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in or around the area during the time of the offence.

“They are especially keen to speak to anyone who may have seen any people or vehicles in the area.”

Call police on 0845 33 00 222 with information.