Woman arrested after allegedly smashing window at King Street McDonald's

The 27-year-old was charged with multiple offences after allegedly fleeing the fast food restaurant as police moved to arrest her shortly after 5am.

Moments before, police allege she kicked and smashed a glass window in the children’s playground.

The woman was located a short time later at the Newcastle Interchange at Wickham.

The woman was first spotted by senior Newcastle police officer Chief Inspector Bruce McGregor.

The top cop was buying a coffee on his way to work.

The 27-year-old was charged with malicious damage, resisting arrest and goods in custody.

She will front Newcastle Local Court on Thursday.