BROCKTON – Two men who robbed a city convenience store while armed on Tuesday afternoon could face much higher penalties than the potential reward they sought.

Police say that’s because they only asked for a single dollar.

Officers responded to the Red Apple Food Shop, formerly the Brockton Market and Deli, at 238 Forest Ave., about 12:30 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery. The store is currently being renovated.

Police say two men armed with large hunting-style knives robbed the owner of the corner store, who was at the closed store to work on renovations, while demanding a single dollar. They then fled the area east on foot. The witness who called police followed the suspects to Florence Street, but then lost sight of them.

The suspects were described by police as two young Hispanic men, possibly between the ages of 15 and 18. One of them was wearing a red sweatshirt with a white shirt on top of it and the other was wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.

No arrests had been made as of late Wednesday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 508-941-0200.