Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Leichhardt this morning.

Just before 8am (Saturday 9 August 2016), two males, one armed with a knife, entered a convenience store on Darling Street, Rozelle, and threatened a 28-year-old man working in the store.

The armed pair fled the scene a short time later, taking tobacco and cash.

Officers attached to Leichhardt Local Area Command were notified and established a crime scene.

The employee was uninjured during the incident.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to two males who may be able to assist them.

One is described as possibly being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, and was seen wearing a high-visibility jumper with fluoro-orange on the top and dark-blue on the bottom.

The second male is described as being about 180cm tall, of medium build, and was seen wearing a navy-blue hooded jumper.