Teen Arrested in Springfield DoorDash Driver Robbery Investigation
Authorities say public tips helped identify a 16-year-old after the reported Sept. 23 robbery
A 16-year-old Battle Creek-area teen has been arrested in connection with the reported robbery of a DoorDash delivery driver in Springfield, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
The arrest is the latest development in an investigation that began early Sept. 23 on Barberry Drive near Tony Tiger Trail, off West Dickman Road.
Deputies said the driver had been sent to the area for what investigators described as a fictitious pizza order.
After the driver arrived, a person approached, allegedly threatened to shoot the driver and took the food before leaving the area.
The driver was not injured, officials said.
Deputies initially used a police dog to search the area but did not locate a suspect.
They later released surveillance images and asked the public for help identifying the person they were seeking.
Authorities said tips from the public helped identify the teen.
Anyone with information can contact the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
He was arrested without incident around midday Wednesday in the 100 block of Freedom Lane in Battle Creek and was taken to the Calhoun County Youth Center, according to officials.
Investigators also collected several items of evidence at the arrest location.
The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not publicly announced charges, and an arrest is not a finding of guilt.
The reported case began with a delivery order and moved quickly into a public-identification effort, a reminder that investigators may still be gathering evidence after an arrest.
Because the person arrested is a minor, officials have not publicly identified the teen.
Questions You Might Have
What did deputies say happened to the DoorDash driver?
Investigators say the driver responded to a fictitious pizza order, was threatened and had the food taken, but was not physically injured.
How was the suspect identified?
The sheriff’s office said public tips following the release of surveillance images helped investigators identify the teen.
Is the Springfield robbery investigation over?
No, the sheriff’s office says the investigation remains ongoing and has not announced charges. |
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Glad the DoorDash driver wasn't hurt. Scary over a pizza order.
Linda M.Seriously. You wouldn't expect a routine delivery to turn into a threat like that. Glad the driver got home safe.
We’re relieved the driver wasn’t injured, too. Deputies say the order was fictitious, and the investigation is still ongoing.