Police are calling for witnesses in relation to an alleged stealing with violence at a business at Eaton overnight.

Around 4:30 this morning, a male is alleged to have entered the business armed with what is believed to be a large silver kitchen knife. An employee at the business secured himself in the back room for his protection.

The male is then alleged to have stolen the cash till from the counter and ran from the area through Milner, Jingili and Moil.

The alleged offender is a male who was wearing camouflage pants, a white top, a white top wrapped around his head, and black socks with no shoes.

Anyone with information on this incident and the identity of the male is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Investigations are continuing.