Pennsylvania State Police say they're looking for a man who tried unsuccessfully to hold up a Susquehanna gas station and convenience store armed with a tire iron.

Authorities say the white man entered the Hinds Ho-Mart Gulf gas station and store on East Main Street in Susquehanna at around 10 p.m. August 9 and walked around the counter with a tire iron, demanding the clerk give him money.

surveillance photo provided by Pa. State Police
surveillance photo provided by Pa. State Police
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Troopers say the clerk grabbed the tire iron and sprayed the suspect in the face with mace.

The would-be robber ran off empty-handed.

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The suspect is described as standing 5'4"-5'8" tall. He appears to be middle age and had brown hair. He was wearing a blue surgical mask a "high-viz" florescent yellow t-shirt with the sleeves rolled up and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (570) 465-3154.

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