About 2am on Thursday, July 18, a man allegedly gained access into the Sydney Street premises and entered the office area, where he removed an amount of cash, before leaving the club.

Officers from Hunter Valley Police District attended and established a crime scene.

About 1.30pm later that day, they attended Scott Street, Muswellbrook, and arrested the 34-year-old.

He was taken to Muswellbrook Police Station where he was charged with break, enter and steal.

He was refused bail to appear at Muswellbrook Local Court on Friday, July 19.