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Worcester police ask public to help ID men who attacked Popeyes staff

Two men allegedly attacked Popeyes staff and vandalized the restaurant because they were served a chicken sandwich without jalapenos.

Two men allegedly attacked staff at a Worcester Popeyes on April 29. Worcester Police Department

By Susannah Sudborough

Two and a half months ago, staff at a Worcester Popeyes served two men a chicken sandwich without jalapenos. The men allegedly responded by attacking the staff and vandalizing the restaurant.

Now, Worcester police want your help identifying them.

Two men allegedly attacked staff at a Worcester Popeyes on April 29. – Worcester Police Department

In a now-infamous incident that took place April 29, police say two men went through the drive-thru at the Park Avenue Popeyes around 4:30 p.m. and were told at the window that an item they ordered wasn’t available. WBZ-TV reported that the men were served a chicken sandwich without jalapenos.

In response, the men allegedly threatened an employee before going into the restaurant and destroying objects like a cash register and a TV. Police say they also allegedly threw a rock at the drive-thru kiosk and threw food at the workers.

Two men allegedly attacked staff at a Worcester Popeyes on April 29. – Worcester Police Department

On Tuesday, police released photos of the two men, as well as their car. Police said they were driving what appears to be a gold-colored Ford SUV with out-of-state plates. The car may be a rental.

Police say the two men appear to have been driving a gold Ford SUV with out-of-state plates. – Worcester Police Department

Anyone with information about the two men or the incident is asked to call Worcester police at (508) 799-8651.

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