Bakersfield Police detectives are investigating a Black Friday robbery in the parking lot at Valley Plaza Mall.

Several viewers said mall workers were robbed in the parking lot at about 1:40 a.m. Friday.

Police say three people reported they were approached by two men in the parking lot west of Forever21 and south of the food court.

One man pulled a handgun and demanded valuables, police said.

The two men ran off and one of the victims chased after them, according to BPD.

One of the robbers fired a gun during the pursuit. Police say they are not sure if the gun was pointed toward the victims. Police confirmed that the suspects got away with stolen items.

A spokesman for Valley Plaza said she could not provide comment because the mall was unaware of the situation.