Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a bank which occurred yesterday afternoon.

About 2pm, a man entered the premises on Racecourse Road with what appeared to be a firearm.

An employee managed to activate the alarm system and the man left empty-handed.

He was last seen walking south002-edit along Racecourse Road.

No one was injured during the incident.

Police believe the attempt may be linked to the armed robbery of a hotel in Hamilton in December, 2013.

Police believe that man pictured may be able to assist with inquiries into the incident.

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