COFFS COAST: Armed Robbery at Moonee Beach

Police are appealing to the public for information after an armed robbery of a registered club at Coffs Harbour on Sunday night.

Shortly after 11pm, four employees were working in a licensed premises which had ceased trading, on the Pacific Highway at Moonee Beach.

Three males, armed with a machete, a screw driver and a firearm forced entry to the premises and threatened the employees, forcing three to lie on the ground.

The fourth employee was forced to open a safe, and then made to lie on the floor.

A quantity of cash and personal possessions were stolen from the premises.

The offenders also stole a vehicle which they used to escape in.

Officers from Coffs Clarence Police District were called and established a crime scene. A second crime scene was established in Bucca Road where the stolen vehicle was located in bushland.

The three male offenders are only described as wearing black balaclavas, gloves and dark clothing.

Police are urging anyone with information about the armed robbery to come forward via contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.