A man has robbed a Southern bakery armed with a hammer.
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The robbery occurred about 10.45am on Saturday at the Richmond bakery.
The offender grabbed one male staff member, however, two other staff members managed to overpower the man and force him out of the store.
He escaped on foot through a courtyard towards Forth Street and St Lukes Church.
There were several customers inside the bakery at the time, however, no one was hurt.
The offender is described as being in his early 30s, about 183 centimetres tall (six foot) with fair skin and freckles.
He was wearing sunglasses, a black beanie, light grey hooded top, light grey or khaki jeans and a black and white scarf.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information to call Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.