Police are investigating after a man was robbed at knife point in Warrawong yesterday.

About 3.30pm on Monday 28 July, 2014 a 25-year-old man was working at a video shop in King Street when another man entered the store brandishing a knife.

The offender demanded cash and was given money from the register. He then fled from the store with the proceeds of the robbery and was last seen running towards Todd Street.

No one was injured during the incident

Police were contacted and officers from Lake Illawarra Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

Police conducted a search for the man and conducted a canvass of nearby premises

Investigators have released a description of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiry.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance in his 20s with a thin to medium build. He is between 175cm and 183cm tall and was unshaven.

Anyone with information about the man or the robbery is urged to contact police immediately.