Armed robbery - Coffs Harbour, NSW

Police are investigating after an armed robbery in Coffs Harbour today. , NSW Police say

Police have been told about 10am today, a 57-year-old man was working in a liquor store when an unknown man entered the store and approached the man.

The man has then threatened the employee with a knife.

The employee has then tried to leave the store but the man has followed the employee onto Park Avenue.

The 57-year-old man has then called police and the unknown man has left the scene on foot.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command are investigating the incident.

They wish to speak to a man who they believe can assist with their inquiries

He is described as being in his mid to late twenties and Caucasian in appearance. He is about 178cm tall with a medium build. At the time of the incident he was seen wearing a black hooded jumper and bright yellow knee-length shorts.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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