Police were called to Starbeck Post Office in Harrogate today after a man attempted to robbery using a knife.
A man entered the post office at 16:10 on 3 December 2015 and then subsequently made off with cash.
Two men, aged 26 and 27, have been arrested nearby at around 4.30pm, following a rapid police response to the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for the Harrogate Serious Crime Team and quote reference NYP-03122015-0348.