About 8.40am on Wednesday a man armed with a knife entered the supermarket and threatened staff before fleeing with cash and cigarettes.

Officers from Central West Police District attended the supermarket on Wednesday morning and have established a crime scene.

The alleged thief has been described as being of tanned appearance, of a thin build and was wearing dark clothing.

Police are urging any witnesses or anyone who may have seen a person of that description in the area on Wednesday morning to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police inquiries are continuing.