Frankston Embona detectives are appealing for information after an attempted armed robbery in Frankston last week.
Police have been told a man entered a service station on Nepean Highway armed with a knife about 5pm on Wednesday 22 June.
The man approached the attendant where he produced a knife and made demands for cash and cigarettes.
The staff member was able to flee to a back room and lock the door.
Police believe the man cut his hand when he stabbed the knife into a door, before leaving the scene empty handed. The staff member was not injured in the incident.
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
He is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged 40-50-years-old, about 183cm tall, with a medium build and a weathered face.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey ‘hoodie’, dark worker type pants with what appears to be white paint or plaster on the legs, and light coloured shoes.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au