Police are investigating the armed robbery of a store in Zillmere earlier tonight.

At around 6pm, a man entered the Zillmere Road address and grabbed a female attendant by the shoulder while demanding money from the cash register.

He then produced a weapon resembling a pistol and threatened the male store keeper.

The man took the contents from the till before fleeing the scene on foot towards Handford Road.

Police would like to speak to a man described as approximately 175 centimetres, Caucasion with an olive complexion, aged in his mid-20s with a slim build, and brown curly hair.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour at the time or has further information to come forward.