Search for armed robber who target Cannington store Still photos from CCTV footage of the Cannington robbery. Pictures: Supplied. POLICE have released CCTV stills in an attempt to catch a man brandishing a machete who tried to rob a Cannington store. Police said the man went into the retail outlet on Albany Highway at about 5pm on Friday October 18. He pulled a machete out of his bag as he approached the counter and demanded cash. As the result of an altercation, he was pepper sprayed in the face and left the store empty handed. The man is described as pale skinned, aged in his early 20s, approximately 168cm tall, and was wearing a grey hooded jumper with a blue motif on the front, blue jeans, brown shoes, dark sunglasses and had a black backpack. Anyone who has any information or can identify the man is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.