A MAN walked into a fast-food restaurant and demanded money from a woman member of staff working in a back office.

The robbery happened at Burger King in Chatham High Street. The 29-year-old manager, who was working alone in the office, realised there was someone standing behind her.

The man ordered her to hand over money from the safe and then ran off with £1,300.

A spokesman for Medway Police said: “The offender is about 5ft 8in or 5ft 9in tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark fleece jacket and light blue denim jeans which were splattered with paint.He left the restaurant by the back door which leads onto Solomons Road.”

The incident occurred just before 7am on Monday. Anyone who may have seen something or who may have information is asked to contact PC Peter Leeming at Medway Police on 01634 884136 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.