The incident happened at Painstown Cross on Monday
A robbery has taken place at a filling station in Painstown Cross at about 5.40pm on Monday evening.
A man entered the shop and threatened staff with a knife while demanding cash.
The culprit then went behind the shop counter and took cash from the till.
He left the shop and ran to a car that was waiting on the four court for him and drove away.
The car is described as a green Toyota.
Gardaí in the Detective unit in Leixlip are investigating the incident and are seeking the assistance from the public on it.
If you were in the Painstown area at around 5:30 to 5:45 pm and seen this car please get in contact with Leixlip Garda Station on 016667800.