Speculation had abounded earlier this week that the McDonald's employee who called the police on Mangione would not get the reward, because the person phoned 911 instead of the Crime Stoppers tip line. The Police Foundation, however, confirmed to The Washington Post that the McDonald's tipster is still eligible for the reward.

Fast-food worker who provided crucial police tip is eligible for up to $60,000, but getting it will take time.

Tipsters were eligible to collect $60,000 in reward money for information that led to the arrest or conviction