Police are looking for a would-be robber after the man allegedly attempted to rob the Mountaineer Mart at Lochgelly, but the clerk refused to give him money.
About 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, an off-duty sheriff's deputy responded to a call about an attempted robbery, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
The suspect had entered the store and demanded money, but the clerk said no weapon was visible, and he refused to give the him money. The would-be robber then threatened the clerk by saying he had a gun, but the clerk still refused to comply unless the man actually produced a gun.
The man then fled the store on foot.
The suspect is described as a tall and skinny white male, about 6-feet to 6-feet, 2-inches tall. He was wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and his face was covered with a light-colored mask.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and the Oak Hill Police Department are investigating.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Fayette County 911 Center at 304-574-3590.