An robber armed with a knife left a Kirkcaldy shop empty handed after he was challenged by a member of staff.
The thug entered the Best One shop on Forth Avenue at around 3.20pm on Saturday afternoon.
He then fled the shop towards Strathkinnes Road with no money after he was challenged by the shopkeeper.
The brave worker was not injured in the incident.
Police Scotland have now put out an appeal for information as the armed robber remains at large.
He has been described as being white, about 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build.
Officers say that he was wearing a grey coloured hooded top with white drawstrings, stone-washed blue jeans and light coloured training shoes.
Detective Inspector Scott Davidson from Kirkcaldy CID said: “This was a horrific attempt to rob this shop and while the shopkeeper was not injured, the consequences could have had a much more serious outcome.
“I would ask anyone who may have been in the area of Forth Avenue on Saturday afternoon to call us if they saw this man, or saw anything which might have seemed suspicious. We are currently carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area and are reviewing CCTV footage.
“I would also ask anyone who may have been along Forth Avenue in a vehicle which has a dash-cam fitted and recording to call us as we would be interested in reviewing any images which the unit may have captured. Callers can call us at Kirkcaldy on the 101 number, and should quote the reference number 11pm of December 14.
"Anyone who wants to pass on any information and remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
