Yellowknife is turning to the public for help after they say a man attempted to rob a city store at knife-point on Tuesday night.

Mounties were called to KimSA国际影视传媒檚 Confectionery, located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and 54 Street around 7:30 p.m. on March 5, after a report of an armed robbery attempt, states a news release issued by Wednesday afternoon.

A lone man, police say, entered the store and demanded cash after brandishing a knife. The alleged robbery attempt, according to the release, proved unfruitful and the man fled the area.

The suspect is described by as being of Inuit descent, approximately 5SA国际影视传媒�11 tall, with a thin build.

Police say the man was wearing a black t-shirt overtop a blue hooded sweatshirt during the alleged robbery attempt.

is asking anyone who may have been in the area between 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to contact police.

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Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Yellowknife at 867-669-1111.

Updates to follow.