Police are investigating after a paint store in Geebung was robbed this afternoon.
Initial inquires indicate a man entered the Collins Street store at about 12.10pm and placed a large quantity of spray paint cans into a bag.
He threatened a staff member with what is believed to be a pipe before fleeing the store on foot.
The staff member was not physically injured in the incident.
The man is described as being aged in his 40s with a tanned complexion and scruffy facial hair.
He was wearing a khaki bucket hat, dark khaki or black rain jacket, dark tracksuit pants, and black gloves.
Investigations are continuing.