Police hunting for a man who robbed a service station armed with a knife at Seaview Downs

A man armed with a knife robbed a service station in Adelaide’s south on Wednesday night – and police are asking the public for help to find the suspect.

A man armed with a knife robbed a service station in Adelaide’s south on Wednesday night, taking off with cigarettes and cash.

Police responded to a hold up alarm at a service station on Seacombe Rd, Seaview Downs, at 10.10pm on Wednesday.

A staff member of the service station reported being threatened with a knife before cash and cigarettes were stolen.

Police quickly established cordons and police dog Duke searched the area but the man was not found.

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The man was wearing a black balaclava, dark sunglasses and a mostly black bicycle helmet.

He was wearing black track pants and a black hooded jumper.

He was last seen walking west on Seacombe Rd toward Davenport Tce.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.

It comes after two teenagers – a 15 and 16-year old – were arrested over an alleged theft at a Seaford service station after they threatened the attendant with a knife.