Man allegedly robs Rockhampton fast food restaurant with machete

A man allegedly used a machete to smash a drive-through window and take a cash register at a fast food restaurant in South Rockhampton. Full details here.

Investigations are ongoing into an alleged armed robbery where a man allegedly used a machete to smash the window of a McDonald’s drive-through and take a cash register in South Rockhampton on November 10.

According to police, a man dressed in high visibility clothing and allegedly armed with a machete approached the drive-through window of a fast food restaurant located at the corner of George and Fitzroy streets at 12.35am.

The man allegedly used the machete to smash the drive-through window and forcibly remove the cash register, which contained a small sum of cash.

The man fled the scene on foot and remains outstanding.

A man allegedly used a machete to smash a drive-through window and take a cash register at a fast food restaurant in South Rockhampton on November 10, 2021. Picture: QPS

No one was physically injured during the incident.

A dark coloured hatchback was also seen in the area around the time of the alleged robbery.

Detectives believe the occupants of the car may be able to assist their investigation.

Anyone who recognises the suspect, or has information about the vehicle, is asked to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2102094787.