Police are hunting an armed man who broke into a woman’s home in Perth’s south and demanded food before fleeing the area.

According to police, a woman entered the kitchen of her Kew Way home in Success around 10am on February 25 and found a man armed with a knife inside.

“The man threatened the woman and demanded food before leaving the area,” a police spokesperson said.

The intruder is described as being approximately 35 to 45 years of age and dark skinned with dark hair.

He is approximately 170cm tall and was wearing a black hooded jumper, black track pants, a black beanie and black gloves.

Fremantle Detectives have appealed for anyone in the area at the time with CCTV or dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au