Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Revesby yesterday afternoon.

About 5.10pm (Thursday 10 April 2014), a man armed with a knife entered a bottle shop on Selems Parade and assaulted a 19-year-old woman working at the store, before demanding money.

He fled the scene with cash, and was last seen heading towards Swan Street.

The woman was uninjured during the incident.

Officers from Bankstown Local Area Command were called and established a crime scene.

As investigations continue, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

He is described as being about 180cm tall, of solid build, and was wearing a black hooded jumper, black long pants, and black shoes.