Launceston Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Wellington News and Lotto, Wellington Street, Launceston at 5:50pm on 21 November 2013.

An unknown male has entered the store armed with a knife and demanded money from an employee. An amount of cash was removed before the male fled the scene in the company of another male.

Both males have fled across the southern outlet overpass at the end of Thistle Street. They were seen in the Keane Street, Glen Due Street area at around 5:55pm.

The male offender who entered the store is described as 175cm tall, medium build, black track pants, black hooded top, wearing sneakers, bandana covering face.

The second male is described as 160cm tall, medium build, dark brown curly hair, clean shaven, 16 -17yrs, dark clothing.

Police are appealing to any members of the public who seen these males in the area at the time or have any information regarding this incident to contact Launceston Police on 131444, 6336 3945 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.