CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Some diners in Chinatown had a scary end to their meal Tuesday night when Chicago police say they were robbed - along with the restaurant.
Shortly before midnight, police say two robbers held up the Ken Kee restaurant in the Chinatown Square Plaza. Armed with handguns, they allegedly demanded money from the cashier and customers, who police say all followed orders.
No one was injured and the two males ran off. The cart noodle shop is celebrating the Lunar New Year.
"Given that this was a more brazen robbery than we are accustomed to seeing in Chinatown, I was relieved to learn that none of the staff or patrons were injured," Alderwoman Nicole Lee told the Chicago Sun-Times.
"My office is currently in coordination with the 9th District to increase police presence and patrols in Chinatown Square beginning immediately. No restaurant staff or patron should have to live in fear in our community."
No one is in custody at this time.
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