A KNIFE-WIELDING robber went into a shop to demand cash, but left with just a can of Pringles.
The incident happened at the Three 2 Four convenience shop in Western Road, Hove on May 29 at 4.20am.
There was a brief scuffle inside the shop between the man and an employee.
Now police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the robbery.
The white man is aged about 35, with blonde hair and facial hair and wore a black hooded Nike top, black trousers, and black New Balance trainers with white trim and laces.
He also had a black rucksack which had grey straps over both shoulders.
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The force said: "There was a brief physical altercation between the man and a store employee, which resulted in the staff member suffering a minor hand injury.
"The man then left the shop - taking only one can of Pringles - and headed east along Western Road."
Anyone who recognises him, or who has any other information about the incident, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 193 of 29/05.
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