Police are investigating an armed robbery at Ryde.

About 2.15am (Tuesday 17 January 2017), a man, believed to be armed with a pistol, entered a licensed premises on Blaxland Road, Ryde, and threatened staff.

He was handed a sum of cash before fleeing the scene via Edward Street.

Police from Ryde Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene. No staff members were injured.

At this stage the offender has only been described as male and wearing dark clothing.

Inquiries continue.

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