From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
Suspect(s): White male adult, approximately 24 years old, 5 ft 9 inches to 6 ft tall, medium build, blonde hair, with some facial hair wearing a white shirt and baseball cap. Suspect was armed with a firearm.
On June 12, 2013 at approximately 5:54 pm, the above listed suspect entered Cigarettes for Less in the Palos Verde Mall and attempted to rob the employee with a firearm. When the suspect displayed the firearm the employee, in fear of their life, ran out of the store. The suspect fled from the store without obtaining any money or merchandise. Officers searched the area with the aid of the K9 but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim did not sustain any injuries.