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Pa. pizza drivers more wary following robberies

April 4, 2004

UHRICHSVILLE, Pa.—In the wake of recent delivery driver robberies, some pizza places here are increasing safety awareness.

According to the Times Reporter, following a Feb. 9 attack on one of his drivers, Papa John's franchisee Alan Wood said his business no longer makes change for bills larger than $20 during deliveries.

The robbery of a Domino's Pizza delivery driver on March 20 has Fox's Pizza Den franchisee George Joseph on the watch.

"This has heightened our awareness," said Joseph. He encourages his drivers to leave a delivery destination if their instincts tell them something is amiss. "If it doesn't look right, it isn't right."