Officers were called to a newsagency on President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay, about 6.40am on June 12 where they were told a man had threatened an employee with a machete and demanded cash.

The bandit took an amount of money and fled on foot. He was last seen heading south through a nearby carpark.

Investigators on Friday released CCTV footage depicting a man they believe can help with their inquiries.

The footage shows a man walking along an alleyway before going through a closed gate.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid to late 20s, about 180cm tall, and of medium build.

He was wearing a light-coloured hooded jumper with the hood pulled over his head, black tracksuit pants, runners, black gloves and a black ski-style fabric mask that covered most of his face - to under his eyes.

At the time of the incident, he was carrying a silver-coloured machete.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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