A masked man armed with a knife threatened staff during an attempted robbery in Co Armagh.
Detectives are investigating the incident at commercial premises in Dundalk Street, Newtownhamilton, on Friday.
It was reported that the masked man, wearing dark clothing and armed with a knife, entered the premises shortly before 9pm.
He approached a kiosk inside the premises and passed a note to a member of staff with a demand that they hand over money.
The staff member instead pressed a panic alarm and the male then fled the scene empty handed.
Detectives in Newry are investigating and can be contacted on the non-emergency number 101.