A shootout erupted inside a Birmingham beauty supply store and now authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pair of robbers.

The holdup happened shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at C & C Beauty Supply at 136 Sixth Ave. S.W. Sgt. Johnny Williams said the suspects, both brandishing weapons, approached the clerk and demanded money from the cash register.

The store owner, Williams said, began to fire at the suspects, and the suspects returned fire. No one was injured.

Store surveillance video showed one of the gunmen jump onto the counter while another pushed a female customer out of the way. She fell or was pushed to the ground.

As the suspects – both with their faces covered – left the store, they fled in separate directions.

Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham robbery detectives at 205-254-1753. Tipsters can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.