Police have been told that the two armed men wearing dark clothing, face coverings and gloves entered the hotel on the corner of Canterbury Road and Tincombe Street about 1am and threatened staff and patrons, before stealing cash and fleeing the scene in an easterly direction.
A 38-year-old security guard suffered minor injuries.
Shortly before the incident a vehicle – not further described – was seen to drive the wrong way down Tincombe Street before stopping in Minter Street.
As investigations continue, detectives are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or were in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Burwood Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
Armed men rob Canterbury hotel
TWO men armed with a pistol and shotgun threatened staff and patrons at a hotel in Canterbury early this morning, before fleeing with cash.