Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a man in his 60s was threatened with a knife.
The incident happened at about 1am on Friday on Miller Road, close to Glades Care Home in Preston.
A man approached the victim and threatened him with a knife demanding that he hand over money.
The victim explained that he didn’t have his wallet on him and the offender ran off empty handed down a path in the direction of New Hall Lane.
A spokesperson for the police said: "The offender is described as in his 30s, around 5ft 7in tall, stocky build wearing a dark coloured winter style coat with a hood and a face covering.
"Detectives are carrying out a number of enquiries including looking at CCTV in a bid to identify the offender, but they are also appealing for the public’s help."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0064 of July 30 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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