Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a Griffith convenience store this morning (Friday 19 August 2011).

 At 3.35am, a male carrying a firearm held up a shop assistant in the convenience store in Banna Avenue, Griffith.

 He was described as having a solid to large build, approximately 180cm tall and was wearing light-coloured tracksuit pants, light-coloured joggers, a black jacket with a hood, a dark beanie and had a light-coloured cloth tied around his face.

 The male allegedly demanded money and left with a sum of cash. He was last seen running south along Bonegilla Road Griffith.

 Police believe he may have run to a vehicle and left the scene.

 Police have commenced an investigation.

 Inspector Gordon Dunlop from Griffith Local Area Command said, “We are seeking information from the public regarding this offender.

 “If you believe you saw a male fitting this description in Banna Avenue in the early hours of this morning (Friday 19 August 2011) you can contact the Griffith Detectives on 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000.”