Attempted robbery in Dundee
The St Giles News Plus shop was targeted early on Saturday morning.
Detectives in Dundee are searching for a man who tried to rob a shop in the city.
St Giles News Plus was targeted at around 7.45am on Saturday, August 20, when a man with a weapon demanded money.
The suspect, said to be in his mid 20’s and around 5 foot 9, left empty handed and the shop assistant was not injured.
A police spokesman said: “Police are looking to trace a man in connection with the incident.
“He's described as: white, mid twenties in age, approximately 5'9 in height, slim build, wearing a large black jacket, dark coloured dress trousers and dark dress shoes. The man has a local/Dundee accent.
“Police believe the man may have been in the vicinity of the Co-op on St Boswells Terrace a short time before the alleged incident.”