Police are searching for a man following the armed robbery of a convenience store at Hawthorne this evening.

Around 7.45pm the man entered the Hawthorne Road store before producing a firearm and demanding cash from the male attendant.

The employee complied with his demands and he fled the scene with a sum of cash.

The man was wearing dark clothing including a hooded jumper and a balaclava.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

Investigations are continuing.

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