WATCH: Employee Attacks Attempted Robber With Metal Stool

LINDENHURST, NY - Suffolk Police are seeking the man who attempted to rob a Lindenhurst gas station earlier this month.

The man entered Ultra gas station on 571 West Montauk Highway, displayed a knife and demanded money from the employee on September 4 at 3 p.m.

When the employee refused, the man attempted to take money from the register.

The employee then swung a metal stool at the man, who fled on foot with no proceeds.

The attempted robber (pictured above) was described as having a tattoo on the inside of his right forearm.

Watch a surveillance video from the incident below:

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

Photo: Screenshot/SCPD YouTube video