Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a massage parlour in Camperdown overnight.

About 10pm yesterday (Monday 5 August 2013), one man armed with a gun, entered the business on Parramatta Road while the other male waited outside for him.

The male threatened two female employees with the firearm and demanded money.

The male took cash before fleeing the premises.

Police from Leichhardt Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by the Evidence Recovery Unit.

The first man has been described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, 180cm to 190cm tall with a stocky build. He was wearing a white tracksuit top and pants.

The second man has been described as having a tanned complexion and dark hair. He was wearing light coloured clothing and a white baseball cap.