ARARAT Criminal Investigation Unit detectives want anyone with information on an attempted armed robbery in Stawell to come forward.
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Investigators have been told a man armed with a knife walked into a milk bar on Main Street around 8.05pm on Thursday, June 18.
The man waved the knife at the owner of the shop and demanded he open the till and hand over cash.
The owner retreated to the rear of the shop and returned with his own knife, scaring the offender off.
He ran out the front door of the shop and was last seen running south-west along Main Street.
The owner’s wife and their eight-month-old daughter were in the residence of the shop at the time.
Detectives have released images and CCTV footage of a man they believe could assist with their inquiries.
The man is believed to be of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, in his early 20s with a thin build.
He was wearing what appeared to be a light-coloured hoodie turned inside out, with the hood pulled over his face only showing his eyes; light-coloured pants with a black belt; and white shoes.
Detectives urged anyone with information about the attempted armed robbery to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.