Two employees at a Mississauga convenience store used a strange weapon to defend themselves against a robber Saturday night.

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at A&J Convenience at Hurontario and John streets in Cooksville.

The man burst into the store and made a demand for cash, but fled when the employees defended themselves “by striking the suspect with a banana,” said Peel Const. Akhil Mooken.

The would-be robber fled on foot after his fruitless attempt..