Pizza Hut robbed on U.S. 40 in Bear

NEW STORY: Pizza Hut robbed by masked gunman on U.S. 40 in Bear

BEAR, DELAWARE (2/7/2015) Two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed a Pizza Hut restaurant on U.S. 40 in Bear early Friday, state police said.

The crime happened just after midnight as a 42-year-old employee was leaving the business at 1837 Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40).

The robbers forced him back into the restaurant and had him remove money from the restaurant’s safe, then fled. The worker was not injured.

Both robbers were 20-30 years old and about 5-feet-10, weighing between 140-160 pounds. They were wearing black clothing and had masks.

Master Cpl. Jeffrey Hale asked anyone with information to call 302-834-2630.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.

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