Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a shop in Dubbo on Thursday night
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About 6pm, a 51-year-old woman, was at the counter of a shop on Myall Street when two men entered the store.
One of the men jumped the counter and threatened the woman with a syringe, the other man, carrying scissors, remained in front of the counter.
The attendant moved away from the men, who then stole a sum of cash before running away.
Police were called and Orana Local Area Command attended commencing an investigation.
A police dog attended, tracking the men for a short distance but was unable to locate them.
Investigators established a crime scene and it was examined by specialist officers.
One man was described as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, thin build, and wearing a light blue hoodie with dark blue arms and black tracksuit pants that were rolled up.
The other man was described as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, thin build, wearing a red hoodie with blue stripes and dark tracksuit pants.