Police are hunting a man who threatened post office staff with a firearm before fleeing empty-handed.
The man targeted Dunton Basset Post Office at 5.15pm on Monday.
Leicestershire Police said the man brandished the weapon, which has not been confirmed as a live firearm, at a member of staff and told them to hand over cash.
However, a force spokeswoman no cash was handed over to the man, despite his threats.
She said: "The man left empty handed and no staff were injured during the incident.
"Inquiries into the incident are in their early stages and anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police."
Police have increased patrols in the village in response to the incident.
Contact Leicestershire Police on 101 and quote incident number 469 of December 1. Information can be passed to Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
