Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Ardeer this morning.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Fitzgerald Road store about 2am and asked for cigarettes.
The store attendant handed over cigarettes, asking for payment at which time the offender allegedly produced a handgun.
The bandit fled the store with cigarettes east down The Avenue.
He is described to be Caucasian, in his mid 20s wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the armed robbery to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.