AVOCA -- Police in part of Luzerne County are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a restaurant.
Officers said a man walked into the Golden Star Chinese restaurant on Main Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. His face was covered with a red bandanna. He pulled a knife, grabbed a worker, and demanded money.
Another employee ran outside and yelled for help and the man took off.
Police released a surveillance photo of the suspected robber.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Avoca Police Department at 570-457-4011.