Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a pizza shop in Dubbo overnight.

About 11pm on Friday 4 April 2014, a man entered the shop on Erskine Street and threatened the two teenage employees and a customer with a metal pole.

The man demanded money and was given a quantity of cash before he left the store and was seen on foot entering a nearby laneway.

No one was injured during the incident.

Officers attached to Orana Local Area Command were contacted and launched an investigation into the incident

A crime scene was established at the location and examined by specialist forensic officers.

Police also conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area however the man was not located.

Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police would now like to speak to anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation.

The man was last seen wearing black pants, a black hooded jumper, black work boots and had his face disguised with a piece of material.