For Immediate Release: 8/19/2024 5:56 pm
The Worcester Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating three separate incidents of pizza delivery drivers being robbed at gunpoint.
The first incident happened on Lund Street on August 12, 2024. A male driver told officers that he arrived at the address in the early morning hours and was approached by two males. As the driver attempted to give them change, one of the suspects pulled out a firearm. They left with an undetermined amount of cash.
On August 15th at approximately 11:59 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to Doane Street for a report of an armed robbery. The male victim stated that he was delivering food when he was approached by two males. One pulled out a firearm and demanded the driver’s keys. The victim complied. The suspects stole his vehicle, which also contained the victim’s iPhone, wallet and a small amount of cash.
On August 18th, a male delivery driver arrived on Esther Street around 9:50 PM and was approached by two males, with one of them pulling out a firearm. An iPhone and an undetermined amount of cash was stolen.
No injuries were reported in any of these incidents. It is unknown if the same suspects were involved in all three armed robberies. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have information about this incident, please send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.
