Terrifying moment masked man storms McDonald’s with a knife – grabbing a teenage worker around the neck before fleeing with cash
- Police were called to McDonald's West Ryde in Sydney at 1.20am on Thursday
- A man with a knife grabbed staff member, 19, by the neck and demanded money
- He took cash from the register and was last seen fleeing on foot
A masked robber threatened a McDonalds employee with a knife before escaping with cash in Sydney's north west.
NSW Police were called to McDonald's West Ryde at the BP fuel station at the intersection of Marsden and Victoria roads at about 1.20am on Thursday.
A man, between 25-30 years old, entered the restaurant armed with a knife and grabbed a staff member, 19, around the neck and demanded cash.
He took money from the register and was last seen running north up Marsden Road.
NSW Police were called to McDonald's West Ryde BP (pictured) at the intersection of Marsden and Victoria roads at about 1.20am on Thursday after they received reports of a robbery
A man, between 25-30 years old, entered the restaurant armed with a knife and grabbed a staff member, 19, around the neck and demanded cash
The employee threatened was shaken but uninjured and contacted police about the robbery.
Officers from Ryde Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
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Police are now trying to locate the attacker and have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist in their inquiries.
They have also a description of the man in the CCTV footage.
He’s described as being 160cm to 170cm tall, average build and olive skin.
He was seen wearing a grey hoodie and a mask covering his face.
He took the money from the register and was last seen running north up Marsden Road
Police described the man as being 160cm to 170cm tall, average build and olive skin. He was seen wearing a grey hoodie and a mask covering his face
A McDonald's spokesperson said the safety of their staff and customers was their number one priority.
'We have offered our full support to our colleagues involved in this incident,' the spokesperson said.
'We have a number of security measures in place, such as CCTV, and are assisting the police with their investigation.'
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