CCTV RELEASED by police shows the shocking moment a suspect looks to threaten shop staff with large knife.
West Yorkshire Police has issued the images as part of its investigation into a knifepoint attempted robbery at a business in Leeds on Christmas Eve.
A male armed with a large blade entered the Cash Converters store in York Road, Killingbeck, just before 5pm on December 24 last year.
The CCTV images show a suspect brandishing a large knife, that looks to be serrated.
He is wearing what looks to be yellow, reflective work jacket and a black helmet with blue decals.
The pictures show the male at a counter with the knife and a blue bag and he then seems to lurch forward and threaten staff with the weapon.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said the suspect did threaten staff and demanded cash.
He then attempted to jump over the counter and tried to break into a jewellery cabinet.
The male left empty-handed and escaped on the back of a motorcycle, ridden by a second suspect.
Both males had their faces covered with helmets, but detectives are appealing for anyone who may recognise them from their clothing.
Anyone with information should contact DC 908 Thimm at Leeds District CID on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
You should quote reference number: 13210664267.
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
A full statement from West Yorkshire Police siad: "Detectives investigating a knifepoint attempted robbery at a business in Leeds on Christmas Eve have released CCTV images showing the clothing worn by the suspects.
"Shortly before 5pm on December 24, a male armed with a large knife entered the Cash Converters store, in York Road, Killingbeck, and threatened staff and demanded cash.
"He attempted to jump over the counter and tried to break into a jewellery cabinet.
"He left empty-handed and escaped on the back of a motorcycle ridden by a second suspect.
"Both males had their faces covered with helmets but detectives are appealing for anyone who may recognise them from their clothing.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact DC 908 Thimm at Leeds District CID quoting reference 13210664267 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
"Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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