A pub staff member was pulled into an alleyway and pushed to the ground during an attempted street robbery.
Police are appealing for information on the incident which happened in Mablethorpe High Street, at around 11.30am on Tuesday.
Police said a member of staff from a local pub was taking cash to the bank when he was grabbed.
The man attempted to grab the victim's bag but eventually ran off empty handed.
The 30-year-old member of staff suffered cuts and grazes to his knees and arms during the incident and was shaken.
The offender is described as in his early 20s, of skinny build, and wearing a hoodie with a scarf over his face.
Anyone with information should contact DC Rhys
Tallentire at Louth CID on 101, quoting incident 179 of August 26.
