Axe-wielding man on the run after pizza store robbery

Police are on the hunt for a man who held up a pizza store in Waterford West on Monday night.

Initial reports suggest he entered the Kingston Road store around 10.20pm and produced what is believed to be a axe.

He is then accused of threatening staff while making demands for money.

The workers complied and the offender got away with a sum of cash.

No one was physically injured in the incident.

The man is being described as being around 183cms tall, had a proportionate build, a dark complexion and long, unkempt hair.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers.