Armed youths terrorise staff in Melbourne Woolworths robbery

A group of armed youths threatened Woolworths staff and fled with cash and cigarettes in a terrifying hold up in Melbourne last night.

Four youths, three armed with knives, robbed the Oakleigh South supermarket at 8:30pm on Wednesday.

Four youths terrorised staff and robbed the Woolworths store on Wednesday. Photo: 7 News
Four youths terrorised staff and robbed the Woolworths store on Wednesday. Photo: 7 News

Horrified witnesses urged others not to enter the store as the thugs threatened staff and escaped with their stash and fled in a white car.

No one was injured and the suspects are still on the run.

A masked thug stood by as his accomplices robbed the supermarket. Photo: 7 News
A masked thug stood by as his accomplices robbed the supermarket. Photo: 7 News

Victoria Police are investigating whether this hold up is linked to another three robberies that took place in supermarkets across Melbourne's south-east.

Police are urging with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.