Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate a man who may be able to assist police, following an armed robbery in Wentworth Point overnight

Just before 11pm (Tuesday 1 November 2016), police were called to a store on Marine Parade, Wentworth Point.

Police have been told that whilst an employee was standing at the store counter, a man has entered the store and threatened the staff member with a baseball bat.

The man took cigarettes and a sum of cash before fleeing the store.

He was last seen running south down Marine Parade

Officers attached to Flemington Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

Police would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

The man is described as Mediterranean appearance, tall, slim build, with a mask hooded jumper, with trousers.