A BUNGLING armed robber fled from a Pitsea off-licence empty-handed after he failed to open a cash till.
The man, who was wearing a balaclava, struck at the Drinks Cabin, in Rectory Road, at 8.30pm on Saturday.
He threatened staff with a black-coloured handgun, leapt over the counter and tried to get cash from the till but when it would not open, he made off.
The man was white, around 20-years-old and he was wearing a black jacket, dark jogging bottoms and light-coloured trainers.
Anyone who saw the man escaping from the scene or has other information is asked to contact Basildon police CID on 01268 532212.
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