Sanford, ME – Sanford Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who attempted to rob a motel.
Police say just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a man entered the Super 8 Motel on Main Street, displayed a knife, and demanded money from the female desk clerk.

The woman refused to cooperate with him. Police say she ducked into a back room and called 911.

The suspect was caught on a surveillance camera. He was wearing a horizontal stripe, dark blue and gray hoodie. The suspect held the hoodie closed around his face during the robbery attempt and displayed a silver bladed knife.