Armed robbery, Springwood

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a betting outlet at Springwood this morning.

Around 11.45am a man entered the Dennis Road premises before approaching a male staff member, producing a firearm and demanding he hand over cash.

The employee complied with his demands and the man fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash.

There were no customers at the address at the time and no one was physically injured.

The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall with a slim build and was wearing dark sunglasses and a blue chequered piece of material covering his face.

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the time or has any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.