EPPING, VIC. — Police have arrested a man following an attempted armed robbery on Sunday night.
It is understood that the man approached the counter of a fast-food restaurant on the corner of High Street and Cooper Street just after 10.30pm.
Officers have been told the man produced a wooden bat and demanded a staff member hand over cash from the till.
When he was told the till was empty, he fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured.
The 51-year-old Lalor man was located by police nearby.
He was arrested and will be interviewed in relation to the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
