ROBBERS wearing balaclavas threatened staff at a newsagents in Rochester on Wednesday night before fleeing with cash.

Two men, one believed to have been armed with a weapon, targeted Forbuoys, in Orion Road, at 9.30pm.

They demanded money from workers before forcing the till open and snatching just under £400.

They then made off along Pennant Road.

A police spokesman, said: "Two men wearing balaclavas pulled down to hide their faces, went into the shop and demanded money. One of the men forced open the till from which just under £400 in cash was taken.

"The two men then ran out of the shop with the money in a white plastic bag. It is believed they went along Pennant Road after leaving the shop."

The first man is 5ft 7ins, of slim build, and spoke with a Medway accent. He was wearing a grey hooded top.

The second man was of similar height and build, also with a Medway accent.

He was wearing white trainers, a grey hooded top over a dark-coloured tracksuit with three white stripes down the sleeve.

Anyone with information should contact police on 01622 690690 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.