The Major Crime Unit of the Saint John Police Department looking into an attempted robbery Monday night at the Jones Variety Store on City Line during which a sawed off shotgun was used.
Police are looking for two men between the ages of 18 and 25.
One is described as between 5 foot 8 and 5 foot 11 with a medium build wearing a dark blue hoodie and dark grey baggy sweatpants, black gloves and sneakers. The second man is about 5 foot 6 with a small build wearing a grey hoodie with AX in blue lettering and dark jeans.
An 89 year old man who was in the store suffered minor injures after being shoved to the ground.
The suspects ran away emptyhanded.
If you know anything about this crime, call 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-222-8477.