Police are investigating the armed robbery of a liquor store at Padstow, in Sydney’s south west.

About 5.45pm yesterday (Sunday 24 August 2014), a man entered the store on Padstow Parade armed with a firearm.

The man, who had a blue bandanna covering his face, approached the attendant – 23-year-old man – and demanded money.

He fled with cash and police were alerted.

Officers from Bankstown Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene that was examined by forensic officers.

A canvass of the area was conducted with assistance from the Dog Unit.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate the man involved.

He’s described as being of Pacific Islander / Maori appearance, approximately 175cm tall and with an average build. The man was wearing a black hooded-jumper over a white t-shirt.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident or may know the identity of the man involved.