Crime & Safety

Gunman Robs Deer Park Papa John's

Robbery occurred Tuesday night.

Police are investigating an armed robbery of the Deer Park Papa John’s restaurant that occurred on Tuesday night.

Police say a man entered the pizza chain, located at 1840 Deer Park Avenue, with what appeared to be a handgun at about 9:30 p.m. and demanded money.

An employee complied and the robber fled with an unknown amount of cash. A Suffolk Police aviation unit assisted in searching for the man, but no arrests have been made.

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A Domino’s in Sayville was also robbed on Tuesday, but police said the robberies are not related.

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