Police are investigating an attempted robbery at Old Noarlunga this morning and have released an image of the suspect.

Just before 4.30am on Tuesday 28 March, police were called to a service station on Eric Road at Old Noarlunga following an alarm activation.

Police will allege a man entered the store and threatened the staff member with a knife, before demanding cash and cigarettes.

The staff member did not engage with the man and he left the store empty handed.  He was last seen walking towards Eric Road.

The suspect is described as being Caucasian in appearance, he was wearing a grey ‘Adidas’ hooded jumper, dark coloured pants, a face mask and black gloves.

If anyone recognises the man in the image or has any other information regarding the attempted robbery, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.