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Fellsmere pizza delivery man robbed of cash, pies

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Police in Fellsmere are looking for the person who robbed a Papa John's pizza delivery man at gunpoint Thursday night. 

The armed robbery occurred at about 9:20 p.m. in the 10040 block of Esperanza Circle.

The victim was delivering a pizza in the area when someone approached and pointed a firearm at him.  

Not only did the person demand any cash in his possession but also the delivery man's pizzas.

Police said the victim was ordered to lie on the ground and stay there for a specified amount of time until the robber left the area.

The pizza delivery man was unharmed and left as soon as he said felt safe then went to a nearby restaurant to report the crime.

Police said they are looking for a black or Hispanic man about 5 feet 8 inches in his mid 20s to mid 30s.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call the Fellsmere Police Department at 571-1360 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.