A service station attendant was assaulted to the face and left shaken overnight following an armed robbery in Deer Park.
Police have been told two offenders entered the service station on Neale Road before they surrounded the victim, on Wednesday 14 August, about 9.20pm.
The pair produced a firearm and made demands of the attendant stashing cash and cigarettes in a bag.
The victim was then threatened with the firearm and had his mobile phone stolen.
It is believed the men started to leave when one of the duo double backed and assaulted the victim to the face.
They were last seen headed west in Neale Road.
Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
