An attempted armed robbery at a milk bar in Norlane on Monday morning was foiled by an attendant who threw a metal stool at the robber.
Police said a man entered the Robin Avenue store just after 8am and walked towards the counter where he threatened the male attendant with a knife and demanded cash.
As the man approached the counter, the victim threw a metal stool at him and the man left the store. He was last seen riding a bicycle along Curlew Crescent.
Police said the attendant was not injured and nothing was stolen.
Detectives from Geelong Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey hooded jumper and grey pants and had white cloth over his face.
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information about the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
The bandit enters the Norlane store masked and carying a weapon:
Police hope someone can recognise the attacker:
