Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a hotel in Eastwood this afternoon.

About 1pm (Sunday 1 December 2013), a 21-year-old woman was working at a hotel on West Parade, when she was approached by a man with a knife.

The man threatened her with the weapon, before fleeing the location with cash. He was last seen running north along West Parade.

No one was injured during the incident.

Officers attached to Eastwood Local Area Command were alerted and attended the location a short time later.

A crime scene was also established and examined by specialist forensic officers and detectives.

Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police would now like to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist in the investigation.

The man is described as being of Asian appearance, aged in his 30s, about 170-180cm tall and of a thin build. He was last seen wearing a dark-coloured t-shirt, shorts, white socks with work boots and carrying a black backpack.