Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery at a video store in Banora Point yesterday.

About 8pm (Monday 28 January 2013), a woman was working at the video store on Leisure Point.

A man has entered the store and approached the counter, carrying a bag.

He showed the employee a handgun and demanded she put money from the till into his bag.

He left the store on foot with the money and police were called.

A crime scene has been established and inquiries into the robbery are continuing.

The man has been described as Caucasian in appearance, about 35 years old, 173cms tall with light coloured hair cut very short and he was wearing a blue t-shirt.