Police at the scene of the incident outside the Commercial Hotel, Insch.
Police have released a description of a man they are looking for in connection with a knife threat made against a restaurant boss last night.
A man, believed to have been in possession of a weapon, demanded jewellery from takeaway manager Mo Rahman in Insch at around 7pm.
The incident took place outside the Commercial Hotel, which is attached to Indian takeaway Café Mint which Mr Rahman runs.
He managed to shrug off the assailant unhurt.
Officers are looking to trace a man described as around 6ft tall, with short brown hair and was wearing a cap.
Detective Sergeant John Lumsden said: “This appears to have been an isolated incident and officers are following a positive line of enquiry. Although he wasn’t injured it has naturally been upsetting for the man involved. Officers would ask that anyone with information contacts them on 101 or Crimetsoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.”
