A would-be thief armed with a socket wrench failed in his bid to remove a cash register from a Dandenong store.
He entered the David Street food business about 5.10pm on Friday 16 September, pulled a jacket hood over his head, approached the counter and browsed the shop.
The man then reached into his coat and produced the silver socket wrench to the 54-year-old Endeavour Hills woman behind the counter, demanding she open the till.
He then reached for the cash register on the counter and tried unsuccessfully to remove it.
Police said the man exited the store, and another employee, a 25-year-old Endeavour Hills man, gave chase.
The failed thief again produced the socket wrench and made a verbal threat before walking away on James Street, travelling south.
He’s described as Caucasian and aged in his forties or fifties, and was wearing a dark-coloured coat, blue pants, a beanie and black casual shoes.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.
