Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery in Launceston last night.

It’s alleged a male offender driving a white Mitsubishi Triton utility stole items from the Bunnings Warehouse, Lindsay Street, Invermay, about 6pm last night.

As the alleged offender was leaving the store, he was asked for a receipt by a male staff member. The offender then allegedly produced a small knife and left the scene.

No one was injured in the incident.

Police would like to speak with anyone with information, particularly anyone who saw a man driving a white Mitsubishi Triton utility in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information should contact Launceston Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au