NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (FOX 9) – Two employees of Red Fox Tavern in Scott County were zip-tied and taped during an armed robbery Monday night, according to restaurant workers.

What we know

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office says at 10:21 p.m. on Nov. 18, authorities received a report of an armed robbery at the Red Fox Tavern on Pillsbury Avenue in New Market Township.

The suspect entered the tavern, demanded money and fled on foot after obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the news release said.

Two employees were at the tavern at the time, but no injuries were reported, the release notes.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is “actively investigating this incident and no further information will be released at this time,” the news release said.

Red Fox Tavern also posted on social media sharing additional details about the armed robbery, saying the suspect pointed a gun at employees and gave them instructions on what to do, including that they could not move until 10:25 p.m.

The suspect had the employees tie their arms together and tape their legs, the post said. The suspect took their phones and asked where to find more money.

The entire ordeal lasted about 15-20 minutes, the post said, noting that the suspect pointed the gun at the employees “multiple times.”

what they say

“This type of crime is disturbing to our entire community and our team is committed to thoroughly investigating and bringing those responsible to justice,” said Sheriff Luke Hennen. “We encourage anyone with information to come forward and assist us in this investigation.”

The Red Fox Tavern is closed Tuesday, according to a Facebook post.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 952-445-1411 or submit a tip online. Here.