Robbers Armed With Water Guns Stole Fries From Children At Sterling McDonald's: Police

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A group of children armed with water guns stole French fries from other children at a Sterling McDonald's on Friday night, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The robbery was one of several incidents that occurred around the county over the weekend.

No injuries were reported in the water gun robbery, and the fries were the only property reported missing, police said.

Authorities have not identified any suspects in connection with the robbery. No detailed suspect description was available in Monday's police report. One of the robbers was wearing a pink ski mask, authorities said.

The robbery occurred around 10:41 p.m. on Friday on Southbank Street in Sterling, police said. While a group of children were eating inside the restaurant, another group of children entered armed with water guns. The second group began shooting the water guns at the victims and demanded their French fries, according to the police report.

The victims handed over their fries, but the water-based attack continued, the sheriff's office said. The children sought refuge in a bathroom and called police.

The victims also noted that they saw a teenager with a knife threatened them on their way to the restaurant, and one of the robbers fired a BB gun at them. The BB did not hit anyone, authorities said.

The sheriff's office said the robbery is still under investigation. Anyone with more information can contact Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.