Police have arrested two men following an armed hold-up at a sports club on the state’s Central Coast.

Around midnight, two men entered the registered club on Victoria Street and threatened the duty manager with a pistol.

They stole a significant sum of cash before fleeing the scene in the victim’s car.

Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command responded quickly to the incident and secured a crime scene.

A description of the stolen car was disseminated via police radio and it was spotted by highway patrol officers at Warnervale.

The car was pursued to the Pacific Highway at West Gosford; however, that pursuit was terminated for safety reasons.

The vehicle was found abandoned at the Kariong Hill Lookout.

With the assistance of Polair and the Dog Unit, the two men were arrested a short time later.

They were taken to Gosford Police Station and are currently assisting with inquiries.

A firearm and sum of cash was also seized as evidence.

Investigations are ongoing and any witnesses to the armed robbery are urged to contact The Entrance Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.