LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Officials are investigating a reported armed robbery at a Lakeville restaurant Monday night.
According to a press release, the Scott County Sheriff's Office was called just after 10:20 p.m. Monday on a report of an armed robbery at the Red Fox Tavern on Pillsbury Avenue. Officials say the suspect entered the restaurant, demanded cash and left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Authorities say there were no injuries, but two employees were in the restaurant at the time of the robbery.
“This kind of crime is unsettling for our entire community, and our team is committed to thoroughly investigating and bringing those responsible to justice,” said Sheriff Luke Hennen in a release. “We encourage anyone with information to come forward and assist us in this investigation.”
According to a post on Red Fox Tavern's social media page, the suspect pointed a gun at the two employees, forced them to tie their arms together with zip ties and duct-taped their legs together. The restaurant was closed Tuesday but is expected to reopen on Wednesday.
