Police have charged two boys following an alleged armed robbery incident at Ebbw Vale this afternoon.

It is alleged at about 1.55pm, the two boys entered a service station on Brisbane Road and demanded cigarettes from a male staff member.

When the staff member refused, it is further alleged one of the boys threatened the staff member with a knife demanding cigarettes and cash.

The two boys fled the scene of foot with cigarettes and a quantity of cash.

Responding police located the two boys nearby in possession of the alleged stolen property.

No one was injured during the incident.

A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy both from Goodna have been charged with one count each of robbery with violence in company whilst armed.