Police have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries following an attempted robbery in St Leonards in June.

About 3.30pm on Friday 19 June 2015, a woman was working at the counter of a bank on Pacific Highway, St Leonards, when a man approached the counter.

He handed the teller a note that threatened he had a weapon and demanded cash.

The teller spoke to the man for a short time, before he left empty handed.

Police were called and officers from North Shore Local Area Command attended, commencing an investigation.

A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers.

Investigators would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries. He was described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 30s, of average build and between 170 and 180cm tall.

He is depicted wearing a black beanie, a black fleece jacket, blue jeans and tan work boots.