Police are investigating an armed robbery of a business in Norman Park yesterday evening.

Around 9:15pm, a man armed with a weapon has entered a store on Bennetts Road and placed a bag on the counter before demanding the male shop assistant place money into the bag.

The assistant complied and the armed man has then left the shop towards Milsom Street.

Police located a number of items believed to be involved in the incident nearby, including clothing and a knife.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 195cm tall, with a tanned complexion and a long, gaunt face.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam vision from the area to contact police.