Police from Melbourne Embona Taskforce are investigating a robbery which occurred in West Melbourne last week.

Investigators have been told that two men entered a service station on Dynon Road about 9.50pm on Monday, 17 August.

The duo enquired about oil for their car before one of the men grabbed the attendant in a headlock and wrestled him to the ground.

The other man removed cash from the counter before the men assaulted the attendant and left the store.

Witnesses have told police the offenders then ran off down Lloyd Street.

Investigators have released images of a ute which was seen in the area at the time of the robbery.

Police believe that the occupants may have information regarding the robbery.

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