Lake Macquarie police are investigating an armed robbery on the West Wallsend Post Office.
A man aged about 18 or 19 entered the Carrington Street business at about 8am on Tuesday and threatened staff with a machete while demanding cash.
He was handed a sum of money before running off.
He's described as having a thin build and was wearing a hooded jumper and had his face covered at the time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
