Police are appealing for assistance in locating a Laverton man by the name of Leonidas David Evagelistis.

Better known as Leon, an arrest warrant has been issued for the 47-year-old, following an armed robbery that took place at a fast food restaurant in Laverton North on Sunday 8 February.

According to investigators, he is known to frequent west suburban Melbourne in particular Werribee, Laverton, Footscray and Keilor areas and is said to travel via a red mountain bike and on public transport.

Police urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact them.

If you have any information regarding Leonidas (Leon) David Evagelistis, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au