Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Southport service station early this morning.
Around 4.45am, two men dressed in black with their faces covered entered the business on Ferry Road.
One of the men was armed with a crow bar and threatened a staff member.
The men obtained money and cigarettes before fleeing on foot.
No one was physically injured.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.