Crime & Safety
ASSAULT: Police Looking For Man Who Hit Domino's Pizza Worker In Parking Lot Last Week
The man was apparently upset that the worker - a woman in her 50's - touched his car, according to authorities.
University Place Police hope the public can help them identify a man who they believe assaulted a worker who was handing out flyers last week.
Chief Rusty Wilder says the attack occurred shortly after 3 p.m., last Wednesday.
The Domino’s worker – a woman in her 50’s – was handing out flyers in the parking lot of the liquor store at 6824 S. 19th St.
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The suspect spotted her “touching” his vehicle, Wilder said, and confronted her. After the two exchanged words, the suspect, “unprovoked, smacked her a couple of times with a closed fist.”
Witnesses told police that the suspect got in his truck and drove away. West Pierce Fire & Rescue arrived at the scene and treated her for her injuries. The victim is doing OK, Wilder said.
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The suspect is described a white male in his late 30’s or early 40’s, about 6 feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He was wearing denim pants and a baseball cap.
He drove off in a newer black truck, Wilder said.
Authorities ask that anyone with information call University Place Police at 798-4722.
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