Detectives from Fawkner Embona are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a business in Coolaroo on Sunday morning.
Investigators have been told that two males entered through the front door of the premises on Motto Drive around 12.30am.
One of the males confronted the 38-year-old male staff member with an edged weapon and demanded cash, causing minor injuries to his upper arm.
Both offenders then ran from the business and left in a vehicle.
The offenders are perceived as being of African appearance and around 175cm tall.