LIGHT-FOOTED bandits have shown more finesse in their running styles than their thieving ability after being caught on dash cam fleeing from a robbery in Sydney’s west.

Wielding machetes, the crooks entered an Asian grocery store on Brown Rd, Bonnyrigg about 1pm on July 27 and approached a female employee who was at the front counter.

media_camera The two brazen thieves run into the store in Bonnyrigg armed with machetes. Picture: NSW Police Media

media_camera CCTV captures the bandits robbing the Asian grocery store. Picture: NSW Police Media

Frightened, the woman fled out the back door leaving the bandits to fill two green shopping bags with cash.

The men then ran from the store - faces covered and machetes still in hand - as the owner of the grocer gave chase.

A car that was parked facing the store captured one of the bandits in full flight as he made his escape.

media_camera One of the bandits runs past the camera but manages to hide his face. Picture: NSW Police Media

The pair was last seen running across Brown Rd towards and alley that led to Beltana Ave.

One of the men was wearing a clack hooded jumper, black pants and black and white runners and was carrying two green shopping bags a machete.

The other man was wearing blue shorts, a black and grey hooded jacket and black and white sneakers. He also held his machete as he fled.

Anyone with information , or who witnessed the robbery, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.