Holden Hill Police are investigating an incident at Blair Athol late this afternoon where a man armed with knife attempted to rob a deli on Prospect Road.
Just before 5.30pm the man armed with a kitchen knife threatened staff at the Deli, but fled empty handed.
There are no reported injuries.
The male suspect who left on foot is described as about 20 years, 180cm, slim build, wearing a black hooded jacket and blue jeans.