Crime of the Week, 04/09/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery

DATE: April 6, 2008

TIME: 9:50 p.m.

LOCATION: 6505 E. Pine Street

VICTIM: Mazzio’s Pizza

SYNOPSIS:  On April 6, 2008 a black male robbed the Mizzio’s Pizza, located at 6505 E. Pine Street.  The suspect was standing at the rear door of the restaurant when an employee opened the door to take out the trash.  The suspect confronted the employee and forced the employee back inside the restaurant. The suspect robbed the restaurant and threatened to kill the witnesses.  The suspect forced the employees into a freezer and closed the door. The door to the freezer did not latch properly and an employee was able to use a cellular telephone to call police. The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25 yoa, 5’06-5’08, 170-195 lbs. He was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black jeans, a black knitted cap and black gloves. The suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic pistol.  The suspect placed the money into a black laptop case.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000