For the City Times

Stevens Point police say they’re investigating a robbery at Little Caesars Pizza which left one employee sprayed with pepper spray.

Police say shortly before 1 AM on Monday, June 8, the employee was leaving the Church Street store after closing when they were approached by a single person wearing a mask. The employee was immediately sprayed in the face with pepper spray and slammed against a wall.

The suspect then took two bank bags containing an undisclosed amount of cash and receipts.

The employee was not able to get a clear look at the suspect due to the pepper spray, but gave a basic description of an individual between 5’9″ and 5’11” tall and having a stocky build.

A K9 unit from the Portage County Sheriff’s Office was called in an attempt to track the suspect but was unsuccessful.

Anyone with more information on this case should call Detective Sgt. Gruber at (715) 346-1518. You can provide information anonymously by calling Portage County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-346-6600.