Attempted robbery, Maryborough
Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted robbery of a convenience store in Maryborough this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate just before 3:00pm a man walked into the business on the corner of Pallas Street and Churchill Street and demanded cash from a female employee.
When she refused to comply the man fled from the store on foot and was last seen on Tooley Street.
The 23-year-old female employee was not injured during the incident.
Police conducted patrols of the area but were unable to locate the man.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall, of a slim build with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a long sleeved white and dark blue striped shirt, skinny jeans, thongs and a white beanie over his face.
Investigations are continuing.
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