ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A McDonald’s employee in Elkview was arrested for stabbing and robbing a man Tuesday.
Richard Thornton, 31, followed a man into the bathroom of the restaurant, injured him with a knife, stole his wallet, then left the business on foot.
Kanawha County deputies arrived to the McDonald’s at 105 Crossings Lane shortly after 4:30 p.m.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the victim, a 56-year-old man, suffered serious facial injuries and stab wounds to the neck.
Thornton was found later Tuesday afternoon at the Speedway on Little Sandy Road. Thornton still had the victims wallet and a bloody knife in his possession when he was detained.
Thornton was placed under arrest for one felony count of 1st degree robbery with a deadly weapon.
The victim is being treated at CAMC General Hospital.
McDonald’s released the following statement:
“The safety and well-being of our customers and employees is always a top priority for my organization. We have no tolerance for violence of any kind and we’re appalled by the situation that took place at our restaurant.
We took swift action and I can confirm this individual is no longer employed by my organization. We are fully cooperating with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation.”
– John Ebert, McDonald’s Owner/Operator