While the man grabbed some items as he vaulted over the counter of a Chevron store, the clerk made sure no cash was taken by swatting at the thief with a broom, WMBA reported.
The incident occurred at 1:23 a.m. Oct. 28, AL.com reported.
According to police, the man walked into the store and approached the counter as if he was buying merchandise, the website reported.
The man then pulled out a knife and attempted to jump over the counter, AL.com reported. Aftter the clerk swung the broom, the man fled the store. There were no injuries.
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