Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a general store in Sydney’s inner west.

Just after 7pm yesterday (Friday 6 April 2018), a man entered the store in Australia Street, Camperdown, armed with a knife.

The man confronted a female staff member and chased her onto nearby Eton Lane, threatening her with the knife.

She was not physically injured and managed to run to a nearby property and alert police.

The man stole cigarettes from the store and was last seen running down Eton Lane.

Officers from Inner West Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

Investigators wish to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, with a thin to medium build, wearing a black hooded jumper, long grey pants and sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.