An Arizona Shake Shack employee was arrested on Wednesday (August 5) after he allegedly robbed the restaurant where he worked. Keondre Simmons, 33, was arrested in the Shake Shack parking lot when he returned for his shift, per ABC15.
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Shake Shack Employee Allegedly His Robs Own Restaurant
Keondre Simmons was arrested at the Shake Shack near Scottsdale and Greenway Road, according to ABC15 Arizona. The Shake Shack employee was caught when he returned for his shift two days after the armed robbery.
Simmons reportedly robbed two of his co-workers at gunpoint on Monday, August 3, by entering through the delivery door in the back. According to KTAR, he rang the delivery doorbell and pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the co-worker who answered and forced them into the walk-in cooler. Afterward, he allegedly directed the Shake Shack manager to open the restaurant’s safe and give him the cash, which was only $2,800.
Furthermore, he locked both Shake Shake employees in the cooler and made them kneel. Afterward, he took their cellphones and a landline phone, then threw them into a water-filled sink to destroy them.
Simmons’ Co-Worker Recognized Him
Both of Simmons’ co-workers reportedly told the police that the Shake Shack had called out sick the same day. They added that the armed robber’s voice, physical characteristics, and knowledge of the restaurant were consistent with Simmons.
Not only that, the two workers also noted that the robber knew where the gloves and cleaning wipes were kept in the store, and he also knew where the walk-in cooler latch was located.
The Shake Shack employee was arrested in the parking lot wearing his uniform when he returned to work two days after he allegedly robbed the store. Investigators reportedly followed him from his home.
Folks React By Roasting Simmons On Social Media
After the story was shared on TikTok, folks could not help but laugh at Simmons’ misfortune as they wondered what he was thinking in the comment section.
One user wrote, “I’m crying why is he still in his shake shack shirt 😭.”
Another added, “he showed up for his shift???? again????😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg.”
“not him in the shake shack shirt lmfaooooooo,” laughed another.
One TikTok user added “He did a shake down at the shake shack 😳.”
One user joked, “And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids; 🙈😂🤣🤷🏾♀️🫱🏾🫲🏾😮💨.”
“For 3k is wild 😂,” noted one.
One user joked, “left saying see yall in 2 days 😭.”
Another noted, “How you going to get fired on your day off?”
“Showing up for his next shift is crazy work.😳,” added another.
One replied, “Like they won’t recognize him!?”
Another joked, “Keandre that u??”
Simmons reportedly told investigators that he got rid of the clothes he wrote during the armed robbery. In addition, he allegedly told the authorities the gun was at his home. They obtained a search warrant and discovered a semi-automatic handgun and cash.
@abc15arizona A Phoenix man is accused of robbing the Scottsdale Shake Shack he works at, and he was arrested two days later when he showed up for his next shift. Ford Hatchett has more from the court paperwork on the brazen crime.
