Customer at Papa Johns Attacks Employee, Repeatedly Punches in Face and Chases Through Kitchen

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 7100 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard – Papa Johns Pizza – around 4pm on July 15th after reports of an assault.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the worker/complainant who stated he was working at the register helping a customer when that customer had to check if he had “been paid.”

The customer then became irate, stating, “why do you need to know? I already paid” and then stated, “do you want to fight?”

The employee/victim stated, “no I see you paid, just take your food and leave.”

At that time the customer went around the counter and started punching the employee in the face.

The employee tried to run away, but the customer chased him throughout the kitchen.

The customer then pushed him to the ground and punched him in the face again. He then got up and left the store.

It is unknown if he took his pizza or not.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a red shirt. He left in a Jeep Cherokee.

Officers were able to get the NYS registration from his license plate and discovered who it was registered to. Police also received the name and phone number that the suspect had used to order his food.

Officers observed injuries to the employee consistent with multiple hits to the face. He stated he would like medical attention due to several injuries, including back pain from being slammed to the ground.

He also felt lightheaded and had blurry vision.

AMR arrived on scene. No further information is available at this time.

Customer at Papa Johns Attacks Employee, Repeatedly Punches in Face and Chases Through Kitchen