Two men, one of whom was armed with a knife, threatened staff at a shop on the Antrim Road in north Belfast this morning (Wednesday, March 13).
The incident happened around 6.45am. None of the staff members were physically hurt but were left were shaken by what had happened.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the attempted armed robbery.
Police say the men made off on foot empty handed.
One of the men is described as being between 5ft 8” and 5ft 10” tall and of large build. He was wearing a burgundy, white and grey coloured Adidas top with white stripes down the sleeves, grey track bottoms and black and grey Nike Air Max trainers.
The second man is described as being between 5ft 6” and 5ft 8” tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark grey coloured Trespass jacket with a hood, a balaclava, grey track bottoms and light and grey Nike Air Max trainers.
Detective Sergeant McCallum is appealing for anyone who was on the Antrim Road close to Allworthy Avenue around the time of the incident or who witnessed these two men fleeing from the scene or indeed anyone acting suspiciously to get in touch with detectives in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 165 13/03/19.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.