Police are looking for witnesses after an armed robbery at an East Maitland business last night.
Just before 9pm, a man entered a fast food restaurant on Lawes Street and threatened an employee with a baseball bat.
He fled the scene with a sum of cash, and was last seen wearing dark clothing and a face covering.
Investigators are asking anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward, or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.