AUSTIN, Texas – A 19-year-old man who tried to rob a pizza restaurant was put in his place by the employees.
The suspect was identified as 19-year-old Richard Curtis.
Witnesses told investigators around 7 p.m. on Oct. 10, Curtis walked into Marco’s Pizza near William Cannon and Westgate. He gave a note to an employee that said “don’t say s*** empty the drawer.” Curtis then showed the employee a gun in his waistband.
The employee grabbed Curtis and was able to get him in a chokehold while another employee called police. The manager was able to get a hold of the gun while Curtis was still fighting.
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According to the affidavit, the manager tried to shoot Curtis, but the gun didn’t fire, so he beat him with the handle before grabbing a knife from the kitchen. The manager then asked Curtis “prison or death.”
Curtis said prison, stopped fighting and waited for police.
One employee was taken to the hospital for a head wound.
Curtis is charged with aggravated robbery.
