Armed robbery in Rozelle

Police are investigating an armed robbery in Sydney’s Inner West, NSW Police say.

About 9.20pm today, a male armed with a knife entered a business on Robert Street, Rozelle, and demanded cash from staff.

He was given an amount of cash and a mobile phone before fleeing on foot from the rear of the premises.

The man was last seen running on The Crescent.

Police from Leichhardt Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

At this stage the man is only described as an Asian male, who was dressed in all black clothing.

Inquiries are continuing.

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

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