Police were forced to lock down part of an Australian terminal building after a kangaroo surprised shoppers by creeping into a pharmacy.

The marsupial, who was pictured in the skincare aisle of the store, probably made his way to the right part of the Melbourne Airport – he had been hit by a car outside and suffered minor injuries.

The eastern grey male, who was nicknamed Cyrus, had to be sedated and carried out of the airport by wildlife volunteers.

As he made his way through the terminal, astonished passengers hurried out of its path.

Cyrus was taken to a nearby vet’s where his injuries were assessed.

It is not the first time a kangaroo has caused a stir at Melbourne Airport.

In January a marsupial had to be shot with a tranquiliser gun after leading security guards and police on a chase around the terminal car park.