Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Chermside on Wednesday night.

Just after 11pm, a man entered a convenience store on Gympie Road armed with a knife and demanded cash from a male staff member.

A second man armed with a knife also entered the store.

Two men fled the scene on foot after removing cash from the til behind the counter.

The first man was wearing a dark cloth over his head, a black long-sleeved shirt, grey pants and white socks with black tips.

The second man was wearing a white covering over his head, a fluro yellow and blue shirt, orange pants and white shoes.

Detectives are continuing their investigation to identify those involved.