A MAN has tried to get a refund for mobile phone boxes containing rocks.
Police said the man tried to return five mobile phones to the Woolworths store at Bunker Road, Victoria Point about 9.30am on Tuesday.
The man had a receipt for a purchase of six mobile phones.
Police said a staff member noticed a sticker on one of the phone boxes seemed to have been lifted slightly.
She opened the box, finding a bag containing rocks inside.
The other four boxes also contained rocks.
The man left without any money after the staff member had opened the boxes.
Police are investigating the fraud attempt.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.