Police are appealing for information from the public following the armed robbery at a bowling club in Maitland Park.

 About 10.20pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 April 2012), two men entered the club in Maitland Park and demanded a female employee hand over cash.

 One man, described as having a thin build and wearing a black hooded jumper with a skeleton print held a hunting knife.

 The other man, described as having a thin build and wearing black clothing and a balaclava, held a baseball bat.

 An amount of cash was taken from the club.

 The female staff member was struck with a baseball bat during the robbery. She was not seriously injured during the incident.

 Police from Central Hunter Local Area Command attended the scene a short time later.

 A crime scene was established at the club.

 Inquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist investigating officers is urged to contact Central Hunter Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.