The owner of a Tenambit bottle shop has taken matters into his own hands to stop a would-be armed robber.
A man walked into the Tenambit Cellars on Maize Street at about 7.30pm on Wednesday and threatened the owner with a knife while demanding cash.
However the owner, who was alone in the shop, was having none of it and produced a wooden bat, telling the bandit to get out.
The man fled on foot with the owner in hot pursuit, chasing him along Maize Street then into Tyrell Street and Clarence Street before he lost sight of him.
He's described as being Caucasian, about 180 centimetres tall with an athletic build and was wearing a white hooded jacket, red bandana, black pants and black Nike running shoes.
Anyone who can assist police with identifying the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
