Manhunt after two men rob Rundle Mall Footlocker with an axe

Police are hunting for two men in the CBD after they entered Rundle Mall store with an axe and shoplifted a shirt. Watch the video.

Two men are on the run after an axe was used during a robbery at a retail outlet in Rundle Mall.

Police were called to Footlocker about 9.15am Wednesday after a middle-aged man was seen wielding an axe and threatening employees.

He is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, aged in his 40s with a grey beard and medium build.

He was wearing red shorts, a black hooded jumper and black cap.

The two men allegedly stole a shirt and left, with police now on a manhunt to find the two assailants.

A man is seen on CCTV leaving Footlocker on Wednesday morning appearing to be holding an axe. Picture: Supplied

Police at the Rundle Mall Footlocker store after thieves threatened staff with an axe and stole goods. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Police at the Rundle Mall Footlocker store after thieves threatened staff with an axe and stole goods. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Staff opening Rebel’s doors after police were seen leaving store in Rundle Mall on Wednesday. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Close to half-a-dozen officers were at the building conducting an investigation, which included looking through the store’s CCTV.

It comes after an employee at Rebel sports store in the Mall was knocked unconscious, allegedly by a 15-year-old girl shoplifting.

The Youth Court on Tuesday heard a stool was used to injured the employee, who was rushed to hospital.

The girl was denied bail.

Originally published as Manhunt after two men rob Rundle Mall Footlocker with an axe