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Portsmouth Police investigating McDonald’s armed robbery

Posted at 5:21 AM, Aug 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-23 10:09:07-04

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Portsmouth Police are investigating after an armed robbery at the McDonald’s on Airline Boulevard.

Dispatch received the 911 call at 3:59 a.m. The suspect, who was armed with a weapon, got away with an undisclosed amount of money.

McDonald’s released a statement after the incident:

“Our highest priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees and customers at our restaurants. We’re grateful for the law enforcement professionals who responded to this situation and are cooperating fully with the police investigation.”

No injuries were reported. This case is still under investigation.

If you or someone you know has any information in this case, take action and call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.