Deer Park chemist held up, cash stolen

The man was armed when he entered the chemist at 7.07pm. Image: Google Maps

Police are searching for a man who held up a pharmacy in Deer Park and made off with $300 last night.

The man entered PharmaSave in Station Road just after 7pm and threatened staff with what is believed to have been a gun.

Detective Senior Constable Nicola Verbeek from the Brimbank Embona Taskforce said the man stole $300 in cash before fleeing the store.

The offender is described as Caucasian in appearance and was wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants.

No one was hurt during the ordeal.

Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage of the incident as part of their investigation.

More to come.