Police are on the hunt for man they say tried to rob the Money Mart on Robie Street Saturday evening.

Just before 7:30 p.m., officers report a man entered the store and aggressively demanded cash, with his finger under his shirt in an attempt to make it look like he had a gun.

He threatened to shoot and bear mace the employee, but the employee stayed behind the protective glass and the suspect fled east on Russell Street.

The wanted man is described as white, 18 to 20 years old. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, red ball cap, large sunglasses, had a cigarette in his mouth and had lots of facial acne.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.