Hamilton’s Smith and McKenzie steakhouse had re-opened Sunday night, after the morning theft and subsequent police investigation.
Two folks – one holding a firearm – entered the restaurant in Lynden Courtroom, Chartwell, shortly earlier than 11.30am, police stated.
Responsibility supervisor Dana Morrison stated the 2 males entered by the again door shortly earlier than the restaurant was because of open for lunch. A couple of dozen employees have been working on the time.
One of many intruders had a gun and threatened employees with it, earlier than trashing the restaurant and fleeing with the until.
The offenders, who appeared like they have been of their late 20s or early 30s, have been within the restaurant for about 15-20 minutes, she stated.
Armed police responded to the decision for assist.
The robbers fled in a car and, whereas a car considered related to the theft was then discovered close by within the Chartwell space, the suspects remained at massive on Sunday afternoon.
Cordons have been arrange within the space and officers made enquiries.
In a Fb put up on Sunday afternoon, administration from the restaurant stated their enterprise had been the goal of the theft.
“At present our crew skilled a traumatic occasion with an armed theft,” they stated. “Our employees are understandably shaken and upset, however we’re so happy with their unbelievable power and composure in such a daunting scenario.
“We actually could not ask for a greater crew.”
The put up thanked police and stated Father’s Day would usually be a busy day for the enterprise.
“There have been lots of tears, as we’re completely gutted to have disrupted Father’s Day plans – a day we had poured a lot effort and time into, hoping to spoil all of the superb dads on the market. From the underside of our hearts, we’re so sorry.”
Nevertheless, they nonetheless deliberate to open for dinner on Sunday.
The restaurant beforehand had an ATM robbed in a separate incident, Morrison stated.
