Police investigating an armed robbery in Sydney’s south-west have arrested a man on the lower north shore this morning.

About 12.45am yesterday (Friday 12 October 2018), emergency services were called to a business on Christina Road, Villawood, following reports of an armed robbery.

A man, allegedly armed with a firearm, threatened an employee before stealing cash.

No one was injured.

Officers from Bankstown Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, investigators, with the assistance of officers from Ryde Police Area Command, arrested a 41-year-old man at a home on Cambridge Street, Gladesville, about 10am today (Saturday 13 October 2018).

The man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains under police guard.

Inquiries continue.

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