RIO GRANDE—Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a local Burger King restaurant on Thursday, Feb. 26. Middle Township Police responded to a 911 call from the store at about 5:23 a.m. The assistant manager of the store said that when she arrived to open the store, she was approached from behind by an unknown male suspect. She described the man as having a stocky build and taller than 5’7”. He was dressed in all black with a black ski mask and gloves.
The suspect forced the victim into the store by holding what seemed to be a gun to the back of her head, although the victim reports not seeing the gun. The suspect then forced the victim to open the safe and place ash into a bag.
After receiving the cash, approximately $1,200, the suspect fled on foot.
A search of the area was conducted with the assistance of the Cape May County Sheriff’s K9 Unit. The suspect remains at large and unidentified at this time. This case is under investigation by Cpl Francis Fiore and Detective Bob Shepherd. Anyone with information regarding the above incident should contact Middle Twp Police Major Crimes Unit at 465-8700.