Red Lobster Cook Arrested After Manager Recognizes Voice During Robbery

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — A shift ended in an unexpected arrest after a local Red Lobster cook allegedly attempted to rob the very restaurant he works at. According to the West Palm Beach Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after the suspect had finished his shift. In what was planned as a quick getaway, the suspect confronted the store manager. However, the manager immediately recognized the suspect's voice during the encounter.

Police responded to the scene and, armed with the manager's identification of the voice, were able to quickly track down the employee. The suspect was taken into custody and faces charges related to the robbery. Authorities emphasized that familiarity with coworkers often plays a crucial role in solving workplace crimes, especially when suspects fail to alter their voice or appearance adequately.