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A group of hooded thieves armed with baseball bats and crowbars are on the run after robbing a pub and making away with a 'large amount of cash'.
NSW Police have released CCTV footage of three men ransacking what appears to be the pub's office before fleeing the scene with the money.
The bar, which was on Moonee Beach Road near North Coast NSW town Coffs Harbour, was held-up around 10.20pm on April 2, 2017.
The suspects stormed the premises with a metal baseball bat, crowbar and machete, and injured a staff member on their way out.
The footage initially shows just one man searching through a safe for funds, filling up a lime green-coloured bag with his loot.
A second man later joins him in the office stealing money from a cash register visible on a nearby desk.
They do not appear to be in any kind of hurry as they ransack the space but they do start running as they exit the licensed area.
All three men are depicted wearing dark-coloured clothing with their faces covered.
Detectives from Coffs-Clarence Local Area Command attended and started an investigation.
Police would like to identify the three persons depicted in the footage who they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1 800 333 000.