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Armed robbers steal pizza in Central City delivery stickup

The victim told police two men - one on foot and the other on a bike - approached him. One of the men reportedly pulled a gun out and took the pizza before fleeing

NEW ORLEANS — A pizza delivery driver had his delivery stolen by two men who pulled out a gun early Sunday morning, according to information released by the NOPD.

Just after midnight, according to initial reports filed with the New Orleans Police Department, the driver was delivering a pizza to the 1000 block of Oretha Castle Hayley Boulevard in Central City, just north of the Pontchartrain Expressway.

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The victim told police two men - one on foot and the other on a bike - approached him. One of the men reportedly pulled a gun out and took the pizza before both pizza robbers fled. 

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It is unclear if any cash was taken in the robbery. 

NOPD officials have not provided any additional details about the case, which is being investigated as an armed robbery with a gun.

Ed. Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the robbery took place in the CBD. It has been updated to reflect that the robbery happened in Central City. 

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