Crime & Safety
Armed Robber Hits Raleigh McDonald's On Capital Boulevard: Cops
It happened around 3:45 a.m. at the fast food joint on Capital Boulevard and Old Wake Forest Road in Northeast Raleigh.
RALEIGH, NC — Someone broke into the McDonald's near Plantation Point Shopping Center in Northeast Raleigh and robbed the place, police said. It happened around 3:45 a.m. Thursday near Capital Boulevard and Old Wake Forest Road. The armed suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of money.
At the time, the restaurant had been open for drive-thru business only, police said. Two workers were in the restaurant at the time. They fled on foot.
No one was hurt.
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Further details, including descriptions of the suspect and weapon, weren't immediately released.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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Anyone who has information that might assist the investigation of the incident is asked to call Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP or visit raleighcrimestoppers.org for text and email reporting options. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that help solve cases.
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