A man will face court charged after two armed robberies in Coffs Harbour.

About 4.40pm on Thursday (5 July 2018), a man, armed with a meat cleaver, allegedly entered a store in Park Avenue and threatened an employee.

He allegedly stole cash before fleeing the scene on foot.

No one was injured during the incident.

About 7.40am on Monday (9 July 2018), a 20-year-old woman was walking through an arcade on Park Avenue when she was approached from behind by a man.

The man allegedly hit the woman in the face and threatened her with a screwdriver before leaving the scene with her bag.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended both incidents and investigations were launched.

The woman did not sustain any physical injuries.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 34-year-old man at a home on Albany Street, Coffs Harbour, about 9.40am yesterday (Tuesday 10 July 2018).

He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon.

The man was refused bail and will appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court today (Wednesday 11 July 2018).