A manhunt is underway to trace a knife-wielding robber who burst into a newsagents.
The incident occurred at RMS News and Wine on St Mary's Road, Garston, at 2.35pm on Friday August 21.
Merseyside Police say the man, brandishing a large knife, walked up to the counter and demanded cash.
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However the robber seemingly got spooked when another customer entered the shop, and fled empty handed.
A Force spokeswoman said: "We have issued CCTV images of a man we want to trace following an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Garston.
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"At around 2.35pm on Friday 21st August a male armed with a knife entered RMS News and Wine on St Mary’s Road.
"He walked up to the counter and demanded cash. When another customer entered the shop he left empty-handed.
"Nobody was injured during the incident."
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information which could assist the investigation is asked to direct message @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 20000503258.
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