A MAN has allegedly held up the Umart computer store in Milton at gunpoint, threatening staff and customers.

Acting Inspector David Danslow said the man is believed to have entered the store on Douglas St, about 6.48pm to pick up a purchase he made online.

He is then said to have discussed the purchase with staff before drawing the handgun, pointing it at a staff member and at the customers in store.

It is not yet known how many witnesses there were.

The man stole some money from a filing cabinet and fled on foot.

Police dogs searched the area but lost the scent.

"There's a good chance he's got into a motor vehicle," Acting Insp. Danslow said.

The man is described as being in his 20s. He is about 6'4" tall and was wearing a baseball cap and carrying a backpack.

Acting Insp. Danslow said the incident was "a strange one" and said it was hoped the man's purchase order could be traced to find him.

No-one was hurt in the incident.

Originally published as Computer store held up at gunpoint