Armed robbery, Kirwan

Townsville police are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel in Kirwan early this morning.

Initial investigations indicate that three men entered a hotel on Kern Brothers Drive at about 3.45am.

They approached cleaning staff, armed with tools, and made verbal threats. After ransacking the premises they fled the scene with a sum of cash.

Nobody was injured during this incident.

Anybody who saw any suspicious activity around this area this morning, or who may have any other information which could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.