Rash of Pizza Delivery Robberies Appear Unrelated, Police Say
Evanston police are searching for suspects in three recent incidents where robbers called for a pizza delivery, then stole cash and other valuables from the driver.
Police say they have a lead on a suspect in one of three separate incidents where robbers stole cash and pizzas from delivery drivers in Evanston during the past two weeks. Two men demanded a driver’s money, then stole his cash and a large pizza in the 1900 block of Jackson Avenue on Nov. 4, according to police. On Monday, Nov. 12, two men wearing masks and all black clothing displayed a handgun, then stole cash, a cell phone and pizza from a J.B. Alberto’s delivery driver in the 700 block of Dodge Avenue. And on Tuesday, Nov. 13, three masked men threatened a Sarpino’s delivery driver in the 800 block of Case Street, saying they had a gun and a knife, then stole his cash, wallet, cell phone, keys, and the two pepperoni pizzas he was …
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Dan Cox
6:47 am on Sunday, November 18, 2012
When I drove a Pizza Delivery Car, I had a Ride along, Riding Shotgun... We would go into any neighborhood, any time of night. You know, I never had a problem. The Police in Evanston wouls arrest me today and call me a criminal, if I did that, back in the day... it was considered, having good sense! more ›