McDonalds staff threatened in Rotorua robbery 22 Feb, 2021 08:13 PM Quick Read McDonalds Te Ngae was targeted last night. Photo / Google Maps Rotorua Daily Post A group of thieves have threatened staff members and tried to steal a cash register from McDonalds Te Ngae - only to leave with sachets of sugars. A police media spokeswoman said they were notified of the incident, on the corner of Robinson Ave and Te Ngae Rd, at 9.25pm yesterday. A group of people entered the store and tried to steal the cash register. Staff members were threatened but there was no indication of an assault or any injuries, she said.