Police are appealing for public assistance following the robbery of a service station in Southport early this morning.
Initial investigations suggest at around 2:40am a man entered the business on Marine Parade, demanding money and cigarettes.
The employee complied with his demands before the man fled the scene on foot, travelling towards Little Norman Street.
The 29-year-old male employee was not physically injured during the incident.
Police attended and conducted extensive patrols of the area but were unable to locate the man.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his mid-late 20s with short blonde hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a grey singlet and red shorts.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.