Police are investigating a series of armed robberies across the south eastern suburbs earlier this month.

It is believed a gold coloured Nissan Maxima was stolen from outside a Glen Waverley address at 8pm on 4 May.

Police believe this vehicle was driven by two offenders to a pizza shop in Wheelers Hill at 8.20pm on the same day.

Two men wearing balaclavas and carrying a knife and a metal pole entered the restaurant and stole the cash register and smashed a window.

The offenders then drove the vehicle to Dandenong, where they entered a milk bar on David Street at 8.30pm and stole cigarette lighters and tobacco pouches.

The men also attempted to open the cigarette cabinet but were unsuccessful.

The offenders then drove to a petrol station on Stud Road, Rowville where they forced their way into the store with a metal pole and box cutter at 8.40pm.

The men then left the store, causing damage to the glass doors.

One of the men is described as 180cm tall; a thin build was wearing a black and blue flannelette jacket.

The other man is described as 185cm tall.

Investigators have also released images of the alleged offenders.