Roanoke Rapids police report the attempted armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver Thursday night.
Chief Chuck Hasty said the attempt occurred around 9:45 p.m. at Piedmont Court off Old Farm Road.
The victim told Officer Patrick Smith that while making the delivery a person described as a black male wearing a gray hooded jacket approached and pulled out a gun.
The person ran off when the victim stepped back towards the vehicle.
Officer Gerald Morris and his dog Dozer assisted in the investigation.
In an unrelated matter Thursday, Hasty reported the police department received a call about a white male and female going to a residence and telling the victim they were there to install lights on the property.
The victim was distracted by the female by asking to see the property lines and getting the victim to the back yard, while the male went inside the residence and stole items.
They got into a gray car and left the area.
“Legitimate companies will have marked vehicles that they drive,” Hasty said. “Also, they will have company identification, and companies do not go door to door selling or installing anything.”
Hasty said never let anyone you do not know into your home. “If you have any concerns about the people you should ask to see their company identification, contact the company they are claiming to represent and contact your local law enforcement while the individuals are still in the area.”
Anyone with information about either matters is encouraged to contact the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.