Detectives are conducting inquiries following an armed robbery at a north coast service station overnight.

About 9.30pm yesterday (Monday 16 May), a man armed with a shotgun entered a petrol station on Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, and threatened the 23-year-old male console operator.

The offender stole a sum of cash from a register before fleeing the scene.

No shots were fired in the incident and no one was injured.

Police from Coffs-Clarence Local Area Command responded to the incident and secured a crime scene, which was examined by forensics officers.

Local detectives are continuing their inquiries in a bid to identify and locate the offender.

He’s been described as being approximately 30 years old, 170cm tall with a slim build and reddish-blond hair.

He was wearing a dark blue raincoat at the time of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist investigating officers is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.