A man has been charged following an armed robbery at a hardware store in Seven Hills yesterday.

About 5pm (Saturday 23 January 2016), a man entered the hardware store on Abbott Road and wheeled a jack hammer towards the front door.

When he was questioned by security, the man allegedly produced a knife and threatened staff before loading the jackhammer on the back of a utility, and fleeing.

Police from Blacktown Local Area Command were notified and conducted a patrol of the area, however could not locate the man.

About 5.45pm (Saturday 23 January), following investigations, officers attended a home on Woodstock Avenue, Rooty Hill.

A 19-year-old man allegedly fled the home and was arrested a short distance away. During a search of the man, police allegedly located a knife, which was seized.

A Toyota Hilux and a jack hammer were also seized at the home. All items will undergo forensic examination.

The man was taken to Mount Druitt Police Station where he was charged with a number of offenses including robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon, and drive whilst disqualified.

He was refused bail and is due to appear at Parramatta Bail Court today (Sunday 24 January 2016).