Man climbs into Wendy’s drive-thru window in Orlando to get cash, police say

Police say incident happened June 18

Images taken from surveillance video show a suspect climb into a Wendy's drive-thru window to steal cash, Orlando police say. (Orlando Police Department)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Crimeline is offering a reward of up to $1,000 as Orlando police search for a man with a gun who is accused of robbing a Wendy’s last month.

The incident happened June 18 at the Wendy’s at 5503 Major Blvd., off Vineland Road near Universal Orlando resort.

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Video released by Orlando police shows the suspect pull up to the drive-thru window. Police said instead of paying for a food order, the suspect brandished a handgun and told the cashier to give him the cash drawer.

When the cashier ran away, the suspect is seen on video climbing through the drive-thru window and stealing the cash drawer from the register.

Police said the suspect fled east on Vineland Road in a black Nissan Ultima.

Police said the suspect was wearing beach or pool clothes, including board shorts, water shoes and a straw hat.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

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