Two men attempted to break into Bailey Nelson Optometrist, at Westfield Belconnen, causing significant damage to the door at about 7.20am on Tuesday.

Confronted by a cleaner, the men allegedly ran towards him with weapons The cleaner fled.

Empty handed, the men drove off through a boom gate on to Swanson Street in a blue Mazda 3 with stolen ACT registration plates YCO12K.

Police describe one of the men as about 180cm (5’11”) tall with a solid build. He was wearing a black hoodie with a logo on the front, black tracksuit pants, white Asics shoes, gloves (one black and one blue), a black face covering and carrying black satchel bag.

The other man is believed to be 170cm (5’7”) tall with a slim build and wearing a grey hoodie, blue pants, black boots, gloves (one red and white and the one white and yellow), and a black face covering.

Police are looking for information. Call 1800 333000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.