Three men arrested over armed robbery at McDonald's off York Road in Leeds
The robbers stole cash while a security vehicle was collecting takings from the fast food restaurant just at 8.20am on Tuesday.The amount of money stolen has not been disclosed but is thought to have been a significant sum.
West Yorkshire Police said:-
"Detectives investigating an armed robbery on a cash collection at a McDonald’s restaurant in Leeds have arrested three men today.
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Hide Ad"The men, aged 21 and two aged 24, were arrested this morning (21/12) on suspicion of the robbery at the restaurant in Killingbeck Drive on Tuesday morning (18/12).
"The men remain in custody and enquiries into the incident are ongoing."
In the same week, armed robbers have also targeted a petrol station in Shadwell and a convenience store in Seacroft - although police are not linking the crimes at this stage.