Update: Attempted armed robbery, Hervey Bay

Police investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Hervey Bay convenience store yesterday afternoon have released images of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Around 1.10pm, a man armed with a knife entered the Doolong Street store before making demands for cash.

The male shop attendant refused and the man fled from the store empty-handed.

No-one was injured during the incident.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his mid-twenties to mid-thirties, approximately 180cm tall with a slim build, black hair, and patchy facial hair.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.