A man armed with a knife tried to rob the Friendly Grocer store in Lyons Thursday night.
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An ACT Policing spokeswoman said the man entered the Devonport Street store about 10pm and demanded cash from an employee.
The man was disturbed by a customer and fled the scene without taking any cash or items.
He ran in a southerly direction towards a nearby pedestrian underpass.
The man was described as Caucasian and about 175cm tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants and a face mask during the attempted robbery.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via act.crimestoppers.com.au
Information can be provided anonymously.
