(May 1, 2025) — On April 30, 2025, at 4:11 AM, officers with the Cape Coral Police Department were dispatched to the McDonalds at 2541 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral, Florida in reference to a robbery in progress.
Upon arrival, officers talked to witnesses on scene who said a man got into a verbal altercation with an employee, then attempted to steal the cash drawer. He then fled the scene in a silver Hyundai Elantra heading northbound on Del Prado Blvd N. Witnesses described the suspect is a white man in his mid 30s, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and dark grey joggers.
The surveillance video from the McDonald’s shows the man speaking with an employee near the register. When the employee set the cash drawer down, the man continued to engage in conversation with her, which escalated into a verbal argument. The male then walked behind the counter, forcing his way by the 2 employees, and grabbed the loose cash drawer. The male and two employees tugged against the cash drawer until the male let go. After the incident the male appears to continue the verbal argument, and then leaves the area in a silver vehicle.
Fingerprints were taken from the door the suspect entered and exited through. Images of the suspect were posted on social media and sent to other local law enforcement agencies. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to identify the suspect as Bray Allen Bamberger (DOB 01/03/1993). The investigation revealed Bamberger lives near the crime scene and drives a 2018 Hyundai sedan.
At 5:30 PM, Detectives responded to Bamberger’s home, located at 1024 NE 43rd Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida. They saw a silver Hyundai sedan parked in the yard. A man inside the home said he was expecting police to come find Bamberger based upon the social media post with Bamberger’s photo. The suspect introduced himself and was willing to talk with detectives. He was cooperative and said he went through the drive-thru area and was not receiving any help. He was irritated, parked his car, and went inside. He said he had no intention of stealing any money, but was frustrated and made a bad decision.
Based on the investigation, Bray Allen Bamberger (DOB 01/03/1993) was taken to the Lee County Jail on the following charges:
–1 count in violation of FSS 812.13(2)(c)- Attempted Robbery
–2 counts in violation of FSS 784.03(1)(a)(1)- Battery
