Staff in two Waikato McDonald's were forced to hide as robbers smashed their way into the restaurants and took the tills.
Two McDonald's fast-food restaurants were robbed early this morning. Photo: 123RF
Detective Sergeant Kelvin Leonard said a group of people smashed their way into the Cambridge McDonald's just before 4am this morning.
Staff operating the drive through hid in a safe room.
About an hour later, a Hamilton restaurant was also robbed, while staff hid in the bathrooms.
Mr Leonard said no one was injured.
Police investigating the robberies chased a suspicious car, but had to stop for safety reasons.
Investigations are continuing.
