A quick stop for fast food in Lake Worth turned tense Monday, July 27, when a man allegedly pointed a gun at a Burger King drive‑thru worker, rattling staff but leaving everyone reportedly unharmed. The confrontation unfolded shortly after 2 p.m. at the Burger King near Lake Worth Road and State Road 7, according to dispatch audio and law‑enforcement updates. Deputies say the suspect took off in a white Toyota Corolla and was described as a man between 20 and 30 years old.
According to WPBF 25 News, dispatch audio captured calls reporting that a gun had been pulled on a drive‑thru employee, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office later released a photo of a person of interest while deputies searched the surrounding area. WPBF reported that its journalists had reached out to the victim and were still waiting for a response.
Sheriff's Office Seeks Tips
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who might know something about the incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑458‑TIPS or use the "See Something" option in the PBSO app, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Officials noted that community tips and surveillance footage often play a key role in tracking down suspects in fast‑moving drive‑thru encounters. Residents were urged not to confront the man themselves and to call 911 if they spot anything suspicious.
What Deputies Are Looking For
Deputies said the person of interest appears to be between 20 and 30 years old and was last seen leaving the scene in a white Toyota Corolla. Investigators are going over dispatch recordings along with any available surveillance video from the area, WPBF 25 News reported. Anyone who has relevant footage or information is asked not to approach the individual and to contact Crime Stoppers or call 911 right away.
