Summary: A Panguitch, Utah, diner told the FBI that a lone counter customer who resembled accused shooter Tyler Robinson ordered a sirloin—medium rare—the night Charlie Kirk was killed. Staff recognized Robinson's photo the next day and provided investigators with the last four digits of the card used to pay. Authorities have interviewed the diner’s staff, but the FBI has not publicly confirmed whether the card or identity conclusively matched Robinson. Surveillance footage, recovered evidence and text messages remain central to the ongoing investigation.
Utah Diner Reports Man Who Resembled Tyler Robinson Ate A Sirloin — Restaurant Gave FBI Last Four Card Digits
Tyler Robinson, accused in the murder of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, Dec. 11, 2025.(Fox News)
EXCLUSIVE — Panguitch, Utah: A small family-run diner in Panguitch told federal investigators that a lone counter customer who resembled 22-year-old Tyler Robinson ate a sirloin cooked medium rare on the night Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, the restaurant owner said.
The owner, who asked not to be identified, said a server described the customer as quiet and eager to eat and leave. "So, the gal that served him said that he was quite quiet, kind of shy," the owner told Fox News Digital. The diner reportedly ordered a sirloin with vegetables and a baked potato.
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking on his American Comeback Tour when he was shot in the neck and killed.
"He had a steak — had a sirloin, medium rare. Vegetables. Baked potato," the owner said. "It was a busy night and there was a wait for tables."
How The Tip Reached The FBI
The morning after Robinson's arrest, a widely circulated photo prompted restaurant staff to say the counter customer appeared to match the image. The owner reported the observation to the FBI and cooperated with investigators.
FBI agents interviewed the owner and two servers. The restaurant's card-reader system does not retain cardholder names when a customer enters a PIN, and the camera above the register did not capture the counter area where the diner sat. However, the owner provided the last four digits of the card used to pay for the meal.
People run after shots were fired during an appearance by Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University Sept. 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking during his American Comeback Tour when he was shot in the neck and killed.
"That was the last I've heard of it," the owner said, adding he does not know whether the FBI was able to conclusively match the number to Robinson's card. The FBI has not publicly confirmed any match and typically declines to comment on active investigations.
Investigation Context
Prosecutors allege Robinson, a 22-year-old electrician, fired a single shot from a .30-06 Mauser rifle from a rooftop at Utah Valley University in Orem, fatally striking Charlie Kirk. Surveillance footage captured a man believed to be the suspect fleeing the rooftop and running into nearby neighborhoods. Police later recovered a rifle wrapped in a towel in wooded terrain, and prosecutors say text messages show Robinson discussed attempting to retrieve the rifle before abandoning the attempt.
UVU students pause to reflect as they gaze over the spot where Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Orem, Utah, Sept. 17, 2025.
Fox News Digital previously obtained surveillance video from a Maverik gas station in Cedar City along a possible route between the university and Robinson's home in St. George. If investigators determine the debit card used at the Panguitch diner belonged to Robinson, the purchase would suggest he traveled a more circuitous route home using back roads rather than driving straight on the interstate.
Local Reaction
The owner said he admires Kirk's work and described the situation as "a crappy deal all the way around." He also noted local ties to Robinson's family—Robinson's grandmother grew up in the community—and said staff reported the sighting to be good citizens. Since then, the restaurant has received heavy attention and many unwanted calls.
"The staff that was involved. They were just trying to be good citizens, and they don't really want to be hounded about it," the owner said. "There wasn't much conversation. There wasn't anything more than they serve people. That's their job."
Note: This report summarizes the restaurant owner’s account and confirmed investigative actions; official conclusions about whether the diner was Robinson have not been announced by law enforcement.
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