Police are investigating the robbery of a pizza store that occurred last night in Waterford West.
Around 10.20pm, a man entered the Kingston Road store and produced what is believed to be an axe.
He demanded money from staff, who complied, and the man then fled the store with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as being around 183cms tall, had a proportionate build, a dark complexion and long, unkempt hair.
Investigations are continuing.