By Jodie Symonds
TERRIFIED owners of a Ferntree Gully convenience store have closed their business indefinitely due to safety fears, after an attempted armed robbery just after 9am on Saturday 24 September.
A man entered the Forest Road convenience store, armed with a knife, and demanded goods and cash, investigators have been told.
The owner of the store, who only wanted to be identified as Yang, told the Mail the man who entered the shop was angry and agitated.
“He had a big, big knife,” Yang said.
“He said, ‘money, give me money’.
“My husband was behind counter but I hear from in the shop.”
Police said the man left empty-handed and fled on foot in a northerly direction.
No-one was injured during the incident.
As a result of the incident, Yang and her husband said they have reluctantly closed the store.
“We very scared now,” Yang said.
Yang said this was not the first time someone had tried to rob the store.
“Not the first time – but the first time a man had a big knife,” Yang said.
Investigators have released an image and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
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
