Love and Duty Collide As Cop Couple Thwarts Robbery on Date Night

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Karma surely knows how to serve it hot, and it didn't take long for this robber to get his fair share of the cake, all thanks to a cop couple Chase McKeown and Nicole McKeown, who quickly rose up to the situation and handled it exactly how they're supposed to.

Keep reading for the details.

Date Night

Two cops from Louisville Metro Police Department, who also happen to be a couple, headed out for a cozy date at their local Raising's Cane's Chicken Fingers.

A Major Twist

A Masked Thief
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Their lovely night soon took an interesting turn as a masked man entered the restaurant premises with a gun.

At First Glance

When the masked robber came in, the couple initially thought he was being cautious about COVID-19, but that wasn't the case as soon as they saw the staff members put their hands up in the air.

Straight Out Of A Movie

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Upon discovering what was going on, the couple quickly got out of their chairs and pulled out their guns, giving the suspect a chase.

The A-Team!

According to Chase, the act was a no-brainer and they did what ought to be done.

"There was literally no question. We just looked at each other: 'Is this what's going on? Let's go.'

The Thief

The robber's identity was later identified as Justin Carter, and following the cops' move, he dropped his gun and ran out of the establishment.

Chasing Him Down

The couple chased him down the street and made an arrest, joined by other officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Word From The Department

Beaming with pride for the couple, the department expressed their admiration for the courageous and selfless actions the off-duty pair took to intervene in the crisis.

Married For 6 Months

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At the time of the incident, the couple had been married for six months and explained that the spot was where they also went for dinner on their wedding night.

A Return to Cane's

The couple affirmed they would definitely be going back to Raising Cane's for more outings and the incident got nothing on them.

Imagine Their Honeymoon!

This act by the couple is prompting viewers to wonder what their honeymoon would have looked like if this was just scenes from a date night.

Cool Parents

Viewers even suggested the couple would make great, superhero parents to kids who would get to hear cool stories of their past deeds.

A Badass Dream Team

The two officers looked ready for war in the video as they got up in a heartbeat and immediately swung into action.

Great Skills

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Another viewer admired their swiftness, blaming it on quick reflex and great coordination skills between the couple.

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