At 6am this morning, Thursday 25 August 2016, a man armed with a knife entered the Mowbray Newsagency demanding money.

The man, described as being about 170cm tall and medium build, wearing dark coloured clothing with a dark coloured backpack fled on foot in the direction of Vermont Road.

Any member of the public who may have information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.