Police are appealing for information from the public following an armed robbery in Burwood overnight.

About 7.45pm (Monday 28 April 2014), two men – one armed with a box cutter – entered a vitamin shop on Burwood Road.

The men threatened a 27-year-old female sales assistant before grabbing cash from the register and running from the shop.

They were last seen running west on George Street, Burwood.

No-one was injured during the incident.

Police from Burwood Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which has been examined by forensic officers.

Detectives have started an investigation into the robbery, and are appealing for information from the public about two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

One man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 18 to 20 years old and 180cm tall. He had a slim build, and short blond/brown hair.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 18 to 20 years old and 180cm tall. He had an average build, and short brown hair.