Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery in Canterbury last night.

About 8pm (Sunday 9 November 2014), a man entered a restaurant on Canterbury Road, Canterbury, near the intersection of Aldi Street, armed with a handgun.

The man allegedly threatened a female staff member and demanded money.

The 41-year-old woman complied with his demands and handed over cash before the man fled on a pushbike.

No one was injured during the incident

Police from Ashfield Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene that was examined by specialist forensic officers.

An investigation is underway and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The man has been described as being tall, with a large build, and was wearing a black balaclava, black jacket with hood and black pants

He was last seen riding a black and red pushbike west on Canterbury Road towards Canterbury railway station.