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.
CAN YOU ID? On 6/18 at approx. 7:50am on Major Blvd, a man in a black Nissan Altima, wearing a mask covering his face & a straw hat, threatened a Wendy's employee w/ a gun, climbed into the drive-thru window & stole the entire cash drawer.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 7, 2022
Any info? 📞 @CrimelineFL **TIPS (8477) pic.twitter.com/7qwY4bjzgU
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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