Knife-wielding bandit caught on video

In the act: an image of the armed offender in the KFC store.taken from CCTV media.

POLICE have released CCTV footage of a male wielding a hunting-style knife during an armed robbery of a KFC outlet in Noble Park last week.

Police say a front counter attendant was approached by a male, who had walked out of the toilet holding the knife about 8.45pm on July 23.

He demanded cash and was handed a small amount of money. He fled along Princes Highway towards Dandenong.

The male is described as Caucasian, aged 17-25. He was wearing a dark-hooded top.

Anyone with information about the incident can call Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000 or or Detective Senior Constable David Measham of Dandenong Embona armed robbery taskforce on 9767 7618.

See the video below.