Police are seeking the public’s help after a man attempted to rob a dairy in Ashburton with a tyre iron.
A balaclava-wearing man entered the Alford Forest Road dairy around 9:30 am on Saturday morning.
He demanded money but was unsuccessful and fled on foot down Clark Street.
Police say the man was described as blonde, slim and European and in his early to mid twenties.
They ask anyone with information to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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