WORCESTER — More than two months after Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Park Avenue was vandalized by two customers, apparently enraged that the restaurant did not have a food item, investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the men.
On social media Tuesday, Worcester police posted a photo of two men taken from a camera inside the Popeyes, 622 Park Ave.
The two men are being sought in connection with the April 29 vandalism, where police said they assaulted staff and destroyed property.
Police said the two appeared to be driving a gold Ford SUV with out-of-state license plates. The vehicle could have been a rental.
Witnesses told police that the men were in line at the drive-thru and were told a food item they asked for was not available. The men responded by threatening the clerk and entering the restaurant. WBZ-TV reports witnesses said the men became angry over missing jalapeños in their order.
The men began throwing food at the employees and began damaging equipment including a computer, register, a television monitor and a printer.
According to police, the employees felt threatened, as the suspects were verbally threatening them and throwing things at them.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Worcester Police Detective Bureau, (508) 799-8651.