POLICE have released CCTV pictures of two men who they would like to speak with in relation to a robbery with violence at a business in Surfers Paradise on Saturday afternoon.

Two men entered the business on Tricket Street  at around 2pm and assaulted a staff member while demanding cash.

The pair fled the premises with a sum of money and ran through an arcade where they entered a taxi and travelled to Main Place, Broadbeach.

The first man is described as being Caucasian, around 190cm tall with a stocky build, big shoulders and a medium complexion. He was wearing a light blue t-shirt with 'Bad Boy' written on the front, a dark blue cap with an 'A' symbol, light pattered knee length shorts with a brown belt, and white 'Nike' brand sneakers. He also had a distinctive tattoo of a lady on his right upper arm. He was later seen with no shirt.

The second man is described as being Caucasian, around 190cm tall and of a solid build with facial stubble, short brown hair and a medium complexion. He was wearing a white singlet, denim cargo shorts, white sneakers and was carrying a backpack. He had a distinctive full sleeve tattoo incorporating a large leaf on his right arm as well as tattoos on his chest and back of the neck.

Police investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000.