Police are investigating after the armed robbery of an adult store at Burleigh Waters last night.

Around 10.40pm a man entered the Reedy Creek Road business armed with a knife, threatening the male attendant and demanding money.

The man then went to the till, placing the knife on the counter. The attendant took possession of the knife but then became involved in a struggle with the man.

The man struck the attendant with the till drawer before taking cash and running from the store.

He was last seen driving off in a white utility, turning west on Reedy Creek Service Road.

The attendant received some grazes to his arms during the incident.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 178cm tall and of solid build. He was wearing dark coloured clothing and a black balaclava.

The utility is described as a white Holden Commodore.