Police have released CCTV footage of a violent armed robbery at a convenience store in Sydney’s inner west.

The knife-wielding thief can be seen entering the store and demanding money from the visibly terrified attendant.

The incident occurred in February and police have since issued a public plea in an effort to find the person responsible for the horrific crime.

View photos The moment the robber threatened the attendant. Source: NSW Police Media. More

The footage begins with the robber approaching the horrified convenience worker from behind the counter, clearly catching the store attendant off-guard.

The worker then drops his broom and jumps backwards over the countertop, in an attempt to clamber to safety.

The video then shows the brazen thief dressed in all black with a balaclava covering his face aggressively wave a knife at the store attendant.

View photos The moment the robber raided the till. Source: NSW Police Media. More

The robber then can be seen on the CCTV grabbing handfuls of cash from the till before making his getaway.

He also demanded the attendant give him multiple packets of cigarettes.

The man had entered the Ezymart Convenience Store on Gauthorpe Street in Rhodes in the early hours of Monday February 29.

He has been described by NSW police as approximately 165cm tall with a medium build and tanned complexion.

View photos The moment the terrified attendant jumped over the counter. Source: NSW Police Media. More

Strike Force Jacuzzi has been established by Burwood Detectives who have since identified some strong lines of inquiry however the investigation is still ongoing.

Police has issued multiple pleas to the public to assist them with identifying the man responsible.

Anyone who has any information that could assist in identifying the offender involved should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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