A man armed with a knife made off empty handed following an attempted robbery at a pharmacy on the Whitewell Road in north Belfast on Monday afternoon (7 February).
The incident happened at approximately 2.40pm.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said police received a report that a man armed with a knife had entered the premises and threatened staff before demanding drugs and cash from the till.
He said the man made off empty handed when two male members of staff entered the shop.
“He is described as being aged in his 40s, of slim build, approximately 5ft 8″ tall and he was wearing a black gillet, grey tracksuit, a beanie hat and a black mask.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1070 of 07/02/22,” added Detective Sergeant McCartan.
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.