Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Bracken Ridge last night.

Around 10.13pm, two men with their faces covered, entered through the rear of a pizza shop on Gawain Road armed with a firearm and knife.

Once inside they forced the employees to the ground.

The men then stole an unknown quantity of cash before fleeing the store in a vehicle and were last seen heading towards the intersection of Norris Road and Bracken Ridge Road.

The men are described as Caucasian in appearance, with one wearing a black and white long sleeve shirts with blue seams, white shoes and a shirt wrapped around his head.

The second man was last seen wearing a black jumper, knee length grey pants and black and white shoes.

Police patrolled the area but were unable to locate the man.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.