AKRON, Ohio — A man armed with a handgun escaped with cash after robbing a Papa John’s restaurant Wednesday night near the Wallhaven area.
It’s the latest in a string of robberies targeting pizza restaurants and a delivery driver. Little Caesar’s locations were robbed three times in the same day on Tuesday.
Wednesday night’s robbery was reported at 8:30 p.m. at a Papa John’s at 1885 W. Market St., just east of the intersection with Frank Boulevard.
Workers tell police the suspect had a handgun and demanded money. He ran from the restaurant after getting an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is 30 to 40 years old, 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-2, weighing about 210 pounds. He was wearing a black ski mask and all black clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Akron police at 330-375-2490 or the Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-2677. You can also text TIPSCO to 274637. Callers can remain anonymous.
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