OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police say a security guard at Westroads Mall was handcuffed by three burglars in an attempted robbery that saw the culprits leave empty-handed.

Police say the incident happened around 4 a.m. Monday.

The mall security officer told police that he came across three men trying to break into the food court ATM. The guard says one of the men then pulled a gun and handcuffed the officer.

Police say the men were unable to get cash out of the ATM and left on foot.