Police are investigating the armed robbery of a North Rockhampton licensed premises this evening.

Around 10.45pm a man entered the Lakes Creek Road hotel armed with a firearm and threatened a female staff member.

The man fled the scene with a sum of cash, and was last seen heading in the direction of Water Street.

Police are working with those involved to identify the offender.

Investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

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