The Estate La Reine McDonald’s was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday night. Photo: VI Consortium

According to Mr. Dratte, the 911 emergency call centre dispatched nearby Marshall Command-stationed officers to respond to the robbery, which was in progress.

Suspects fled in vehicle 

When officers arrived to the location, they spoke with employees of the restaurant along with individuals who were there when the robbery occurred. Employees and restaurant patrons told police that three young black men, all dressed in black and wearing face masks, entered the restaurant demanding that the employees open the cash register and put money in a bag.

The men fled the area in a vehicle with the cash, however they were pursued by Police Officers, Mr. Dratte said. He said the suspects’ getaway vehicle came to a stop inside Kingshill Cemetery. The occupants then left the vehicle and jumped over a wall of the cemetery — leaving behind an undisclosed amount cash and other items, Mr. Dratte said. Officers were not injured during the pursuit, according to the release.

Pratons and restaurant employees were not physically hurt, according to police.