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Police are today hunting a man following an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Ipswich.
The man, armed with a knife, entered the store in Bramford Road and demanded cash from the till after asking a male staff member for some tobacco.
The threat was made while the shop worker had his back turned.
No money was handed over and the man fled the store empty-handed.
The man is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, in his mid to late 20s, of medium/heavy build, with facial stubble and short dark hair.
Call police on 101 with information.
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