Two men have been charged over the alleged attempted armed robbery of a chemist in Sydney’s west.

Just after 4.40pm (Friday 21 September 2018), two men entered a chemist on Wigram Street, Harris Park, and allegedly threatened a female employee, stating they had a firearm.

The men demanded prescription medication before allegedly pushing her over.

They went behind the counter and looked through the shelves before a male employee demanded they leave.

Both men then fled the store.

Police were notified and officers from Parramatta Police Area Command commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, two men, both aged 43, were located at a nearby train station and arrested.

Property allegedly stolen during a break and enter at Harris Park earlier that day was found.

Both men were taken to Parramatta Police Station and charged with assault with intent to rob in company, and break enter and steal.

They appeared at Parramatta Local Court on Saturday 22 September 2018 and have been refused bail to reappear at the same court on Thursday 22 November 2018.