Police are investigating an attempted robbery at the Elimatta Hotel in Devonport last night.

Around 10pm a man approached a security guard and demanded money. He was unsuccessful and fled the area on a motorbike.

Police are seeking assistance from members of the public that may have seen or heard:

• a motorbike in Lower Madden Street, Devonport, or in the general area of the Elimatta Hotel, around 10pm last night.
• a man on a motorbike, loitering on Lower Madden Street around 8:30pm Sunday night.

Information can be provided to Senior Constable O’Toole at Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch on 6478 4029 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au or phone 1800 333 000.