Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Springwood takeaway food shop last night.

At around 7.20pm a man entered the business on Achillies Drive and approached the counter.

He then produced what appeared to be a replica handgun, threatened a male employee and demanded money.

The man stole a sum of cash before fleeing the premises on foot.

No one was injured during the incident.

The man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance with a New Zealand accent, solid build and was wearing a black bucket hat with a green logo on it, black long sleeve shirt, light coloured knee-length shorts and black runners.

Investigations are continuing.