Hamilton Police are investigating an early morning robbery at an east-end convenience store.

Just after 9 AM, police responded to a call at the Avondale convenience store on Paramount Drive just north of Mud Street.

They say a man was armed with a knife when he went into the store.

Two clerks were in the shop at the time, but were not hurt.

Police say the robber took off with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.

They are looking for a black man in his early 20’s.

If you have any information, call police.