Police have released CCTV footage of two men who may be able to assist with inquiries into an armed robbery at a chemist at Carlton last weekend.

Shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday 17 February 2013, two men entered a shop on the Princes Highway armed with a metal object.

One of the men threatened a 28-year-old male pharmacist with the object and demanded medication, before taking some from a nearby shelf.

The other man punched a 22-year-old male customer, and took property from him, before both men fled the premises.

It is believed they were driving an old red hatchback with NSW registration plates starting with UMX.

olice from St George Local Area Command established a crime scene, which was examined by the Forensic Armed Robbery Unit.

Investigators are appealing for public assistance to identify the two men depicted in the CCTV footage who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

The first man depicted is described as 185cm to 190cm tall, 18 to 25 years of age with a thin build. He is shown wearing a dark-coloured jacket with red sleeves, a white cap and white shoes.

The second man depicted is described as being Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern appearance, 175cm to 180cm tall, 18 to 25 years of age, short brown hair with a medium build. He is shown wearing a blue jumper and dark grey pants.