Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Waterloo tonight.

About 7.30pm (Wednesday 7 May 2014), a 27-year-old woman working in a newsagency on Crystal Street was approached by two men armed with a knife, who demanded money.

The men ran from the store a short time later with cash.

The woman was uninjured during the incident.

Officers from Redfern Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

As they continue their investigations, they would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

One man is described as being of medium build, 175-180cm tall, and was seen wearing a white hooded jumper with a logo on the front, a white handkerchief covering his face, and dark baggy trousers.

The second man is described as being of medium build, 175-180cm tall, and was seen wearing a black hooded zip-up jacket, a dark handkerchief coving his face, light coloured shorts and white shoes.