Armed hold-up at Hillarys fast food store

Police are searching for a man who threatened staff with a knife at a fast food restaurant in Hillarys overnight.

The man, who was wearing black shorts and a yellow and black hoodie, entered the Red Rooster store and threatened staff around 7:30 pm last night.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance with a bald head.

It's unclear if he escaped with any money.