Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Maroochydore this morning.

Around 6.30am, a man attended a takeaway store on Aerodrome Road, Maroochydoore and attempted to jemmy open a vehicle in the staff car park with a knife but has been unsuccessful.

A short time later a male staff member was opening the store when the man has produced a firearm and entered the store.

He made demands for cash and the employee has complied.

The man has then fled the scene with a sum of cash.

The man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, between 30 to 40-years-old, 170 cm tall with brown eyes and a mole on his right cheek near his eye. He spoke with a New Zealand accent.

The man was wearing long black pants, a hooded black jacket, red bandana, black beanie, black gloves and carrying a black back pack.

Investigations are continuing.