Police are appealing for public information following an armed robbery on a business in Lyndhurst last Thursday.

Detectives have been told that two men entered the Dandenong-Hastings Road premises at 10.33pm.

It is believed the men approached the counter and demanded the attendant place money into a bag they had with them.

The attendant handed over the cash draw from the till before the offenders fled the scene.

Both men wore dark clothing and balaclavas, and were armed with an axe, which had a yellow handle and a machete.

The first offender is described as Caucasian, 175cm tall with a medium build and distinctive tattoo on his right calf.

The second offender is described as Caucasian, 180cm tall with a medium build.

To assist the investigation, police have released an image of the first offender, including his distinctive tattoo.

Police believe the incident may be linked to a series of armed robberies across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, and are urging anyone with information to come forward.