Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Murwillumbah supermarket yesterday afternoon in which a female staff member was threatened with knives.
The incident happened around 5.55pm when a man armed with knives entered the Brisbane Street supermarket and threatened the staff member while demanding money.
The man left the store with a quantity of cash and cigarettes and was last seen running north along Brisbane Street.
When last seen, the man was wearing a hooded jacket over a cap and dark sunglasses.
Police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.