Two employees were taking a cigarette break out the front of the BWS liquor store in Kaleen last night when two men entered the store from an alleyway, ran behind the counter and attempted to open the two tills, but without success.

One of the men ran back outside holding a knife towards one of the employees saying “give me all the money”, to which the employee went into the store and handed over the notes in the till. The offenders then demanded cigarettes, which were also handed over; they then fled the store.

Police are calling for witnesses to the robbery. The first offender is described as slim, 170-175cm tall, olive skin, wearing a grey jumper with a white logo on the right shoulder, dark track pants with two brown stripes down the leg, blue underwear, black gloves, light coloured shoes and a white scarf/shirt around his neck covering his face. He spoke with an Australian accent.

The other is described as being overweight, 180-185cm tall, wearing a dark, hooded jacket; dark-blue, long pants (possibly denim), white and dark coloured shoes (similar to a Dunlop Volley), white gloves and a mask over his head similar to the mask worn in the movie “Scream”.

Witnesses the robbery are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.