Police are searching for a man who allegedly swung a machete at a Melbourne shop attendant after he was confronted for attempting to steal a bag of chips.
Investigators allege the man entered a store at Melbourne’s Flinders Street Railway Station on February 12 and tried to swipe a bag of chips.
The store attendant confronted the man, who allegedly removed a machete from his backpack and swung it at him.
The attendant managed to dodge the blade without being hit.
The man and a female associate left the store and boarded a Sunbury bound train shortly after.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
