Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh police reported an armed robbery at a Bloomfield Pizza hut at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday evening. Jason Fields, the alleged suspect, is awaiting arraignment.
According to Pittsburgh Police, officers from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 4700 block of Baum Boulevard after reports of an armed suspect fleeing the restaurant with stolen cash. The Real Time Crime Center tracked the suspect’s vehicle in the Bloomfield area shortly after the robbery.
Authorities said the suspect, later identified as Jason Fields, 44, allegedly crashed his vehicle near Lincoln Road and Verona Road in Penn Hills while attempting to flee from officers. No injuries were reported during the incident though Fields allegedly reached speeds of up to 80 mph.
Police confirmed Fields was taken into custody. A firearm and large amounts of cash were allegedly recovered at the scene. Officials said Fields is facing multiple charges related to the robbery and flight from police.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about potential court proceedings.
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