Two men stole cash from the Shell service station at Warrawong overnight after threatening staff and a customer.
The men entered the store about 1.30am wielding a hammer and a stick.
They ordered a customer to the ground and demanded cash from the store attendant.
They were given a sum of cash before fleeing on foot down a nearby lane towards Todd St.
Anyone with information about the incident can call Lake Illawarra Police on 4295 2699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.