Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Tamworth this afternoon.

About 4.15pm (Thursday 28 June 2018), police were called to a store on the New England Highway, South Tamworth, following reports a man had threatened staff with a knife, before stealing cash.

Police were told the man was seen leaving the area in a vehicle.

The car is described as being a dark blue Mitsubishi Magna, or similar.

The man is described as having a slim build and was wearing dark-coloured pants, a maroon-coloured top with white sleeves, black gloves and had his face covered.

Officers from Oxley Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.

Noone was injured during the incident.