Businesses on lookout for 'Spiderman' and 'Santa Claus' after service station robbery

The pair were believed to be armed with a hammer and a sword

Robbers dressed as Spiderman and Santa Claus are reported to have stolen cigarettes in Australia (Sony)

Police have warned businesses to look out for Spiderman and Santa Claus after a service station was robbed by a pair of men reportedly in fancy dress.

Shops in Queensland, Australia, were on the alert for the fantasy duo, who were thought to be armed, ABC news reported.

A service station west of Brisbane was held up by two attackers wielding a sword and a hammer who got away with as many cigarettes as they could carry.

No-one was hurt and no money was taken, but the pair made their escape in a white vehicle and are being sought by local authorities.

Police warned businesses to look out for anyone dressed in those costumes.