Police are investigating following an armed robbery in Moolap this afternoon.
Investigators have been told two masked males armed with a sledgehammer and knife entered a service station on Portarlington Road about 4.00 p.m.
The store attendant managed to lock himself in an office and was not harmed.
The offenders stole cash and cigarettes from the premises before fleeing in a vehicle, believed to be a grey Holden Commodore.
The first male is described as having a solid build and was wearing a grey hoodie, grey pants and brown boots.
The second male had a solid build and was wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and black runners.
Police later spotted the car traveling north along the Western Ring Road and a short pursuit was initiated before being terminated for safety reasons.
The car was last seen travelling between Fitzgerald Road and Ballarat Road.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential online report at www.crimestoppers.com.au
