Six teens have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of two pizza delivery drivers in Lafayette Parish this week.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office says detectives were called to the 100 block of Windrose Lane in reference to an armed robbery at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25.
Detectives say a large delivery order was called in to the pizza restaurant and when the pair of employees attempted to deliver the order, six masked individuals armed with firearms approached them.
The suspects allegedly demanded money and other items from the victims. Deputies say a cell phone and the food order were taken during the armed robbery.
Duiring the investigation a search warrant was executed on a residence where all six juveniles, a pizza delivery bag and the stolen cell phone was located. Deputies say four firearms, one reported as stolen, and approximately 2.5 ounces of Marijuana were also located.
All six suspects were arrested and booked into the Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention Home on the following charges:
- Juvenile Suspect 1, age 16 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Armed Robbery (2 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of Marijuana, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (Additional charge from St. Martinville PD) and Theft of a Firearm (Additional Charge from St. Martinville PD)
- Juvenile Suspect 2, age 16 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Armed Robbery (2 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Marijuana
- Juvenile Suspect 3, age 15 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Armed Robbery (2 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Marijuana
- Juvenile Suspect 4, age 15 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Armed Robbery (2 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Marijuana
- Juvenile Suspect 5, age 16 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Armed Robbery (2 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Marijuana
- Juvenile Suspect 6, age 16 – Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Armed Robbery (2 counts), Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of Marijuana
KATC spoke with Valerie Ponseti, LPSO's public information officer. She said that the Sheriff's Office wants those delivering to know that getting the job done isn't worth risking your safety.
"If I were maybe a pizza delivery employee or something of that nature and I pulled up to an area or situation that made me feel uncomfortable, I might call my employer," Ponseti said. "Let them know 'Hey, I'm not comfortable getting out of the car in this situation,' or 'Something just seems off.'"
Ponseti noted that anytime you see something that you feel is out of the ordinary, you should say something and know that you can do so anonymously without fear of ramifications.
"Definitely if there's anything you see that's out of the ordinary or you even think could be, it's always best to just go ahead and say something," Ponseti said.
The investigation remains ongoing. No other information was provided.
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