Police are investigating following an armed robbery near Tuggerah Lakes last night.

About 8pm (Sunday 15 April 2018), a man armed with a firearm, entered a grocery store on Bruce Road, Buff Point.

Police were told the man threatened staff demanding money.

The man then fled the scene in a grey SUV, possibly being driven by another person, with cash and other items.

The vehicle was last seen heading north on Bruce Road.

The man is described as being of Caucasion appearance, about 170cm tall with a strong Australian accent.

He was wearing a black hooded-jumper, black tracksuit pants and had his face covered.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

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