Boca Raton Man Charged With Returning to Dunkin’ Donuts That Fired Him, Attempting to Take Cash

James Maiello (Photo: Palm Beach County Jail)

A Boca Raton man is facing numerous charges after allegedly repeatedly returning to the Dunkin’ Donuts store where he had previously worked, going behind the counter to make drinks for himself, and finally trying to grab money from the cash register.

James Maiello, 23, was reported to have shown up at the Dunkin’ Donuts store at 21200 St. Andrews Boulevard on numerous occasions after having been fired from his job there, including the day of an alleged altercation on Sept. 12, 2025 that led to his arrest on Dec. 23, 2025. According to a police report, Maiello had allegedly claimed he was short-changed in his final paycheck, after which he occasionally returned to the store and walked behind the counter to make drinks for himself.

During one such incident, another employee attempted to block Maiello’s path, but he ultimate relented until it appeared Maiello allegedly walked toward the store’s cash register, entered a code and began removing a $20 bill. The other employee then grabbed his hand, leading to a “physical struggle” that ended with Maiello being pinned to the ground and ejected from the area behind the counter, the police report said. Maiello then left the store, according to the report.

Police interviewed other employees who, according to the report, backed up the account provided by the person who called. Video surveillance footage was also reviewed by Boca Raton police.

Maiello was charged with robbery without a weapon, and was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was ultimately released on $5,000 bail.