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Battlefords RCMP have identified a man accused of attempting to rob a North Battleford business early Tuesday morning.

Police said the man entered a business on Railway Avenue East just after midnight and was denied service.

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RCMP said he returned later with a makeshift weapon, believed to be a projector screen, and demanded money from staff.

He also unsuccessfully tried to conceal his face with an article of clothing.

RCMP released this surveillance photo of a man who allegedly tried to rob a business on Tuesday. Saskatchewan RCMP / Supplied Battlefords RCMP have released surveillance photos in an attempt to identify a man who tried to rob a business armed with a projector screen on Tuesday. Saskatchewan RCMP / Supplied

Police said he fled the scene in a small dark-coloured car without any cash.

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No injuries were reported.

Police said they are actively searching for the man, but have not released his name.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Battleford RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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