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State news in brief for Oct. 7
10/6/2008 9:41 PM -
Police say moonshine found on ex-SC officer's land
10/5/2008 10:17 PM -
Taser firm, police sued by family of dead SC man
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WWII vet still haunted by battle
10/5/2008 10:16 PM -
SC group to discuss worst case flu scenario
10/5/2008 10:16 PM -
Noise checkpoint for bikers leads to protest
10/5/2008 10:06 PM -
Graham says he will finish term
10/4/2008 8:45 PM -
State news in brief for Oct. 5
10/4/2008 8:39 PM -
Two soldiers die in training at Ft. Jackson
10/1/2008 10:00 PM -
Mohawk to close yarn plant in Dillon
10/1/2008 10:00 PM
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Historian seeking stories for Aiken book
10/6/2008 8:54 PM
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Local news in brief for Oct. 7
10/6/2008 8:55 PM
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Hopefuls address School Board
10/6/2008 10:06 PM
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Eligible voters may begin absentee voting this Monday
10/6/2008 10:06 PM
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Who can vote absentee?
10/6/2008 10:06 PM
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New yoga, pilates, tai chi studio focuses on the art of breathing
10/6/2008 7:59 PM
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ADPS investigating drive-by shooting incident
10/6/2008 7:59 PM
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Ex-journalist discusses interactive mediums
10/6/2008 8:55 PM
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Aiken Democratic party to hold fish fry
10/6/2008 7:59 PM
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Aiken Republican party will hold 'Old Time' rally
10/6/2008 7:59 PM
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Students learn how to work with other nations
10/6/2008 8:55 PM
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Cumbee Center is in need of clothing and household items
10/6/2008 8:55 PM
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Community Band to host Fall Concert on Tuesday
10/5/2008 9:29 PM
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Get your Taste of Downtown tickets
10/5/2008 9:30 PM
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Housing Authority seeks new landlords
10/5/2008 9:30 PM
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Monument erected at Tyler Cemetery
10/5/2008 9:29 PM
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East Aiken students learn obedience
10/5/2008 9:29 PM
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Oakwood-Windsor promotes reading among kids, parents
10/5/2008 9:30 PM
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Charlie Company holds casing ceremony, renamed
10/5/2008 9:30 PM
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History of SRS the focus of group
10/5/2008 9:08 PM
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Local news in brief for Oct. 6
10/5/2008 8:28 PM
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Sertoma clubs push to expand membership
10/5/2008 8:28 PM
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Art begins with inspiration
10/5/2008 1:41 PM
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ClubJazz to transform Newberry Hall today
10/4/2008 8:34 PM
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Negro Hall of Famer makes stop in Aiken
10/4/2008 10:15 PM
Schemers rob pizza deliverer
7/24/2008 10:50 PM
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By KAREN DAILY
Staff writer
A pizza delivery driver was robbed late Wednesday when he showed up at an abandoned home and was attacked by a man squatting in the bushes and another who was also lying in wait, according to reports.
About 10:30 p.m., the Domino's pizza carrier drove up to the home at 129 Simonds Street and walked to the door.
When he received no answer, he returned to his pickup truck but was grabbed by the throat, said Lt. Michael Frank, a spokesperson for the agency.
A second attacker then grabbed pizza, wings and his keys and ran away, deputies said.
After the victim was let go, he ran to a nearby home and asked the resident to call 911.
The deputy who met with the victim noticed the victim's injuries on his face and neck and called for Aiken County EMS.
The pizza carrier explained the details of the attack.
After he didn't get a response at the door, he said he headed back to his vehicle and then spotted the person squatting in the bushes by the abandoned home. He said he kept walking but was grabbed around the throat by one man who instructed another man to take the money.
The assailant began searching the victim's pockets for money, grabbing his tips out of his front pants pocket.
He also said the man searching his pockets was ordered to punch him but said that was when he was let go.
When he got back to his pickup truck, the food and his keys were gone, and he went for help, deputies said.
The Aiken Bloodhound Team responded and searched the immediate area.
The victim did not give any description of his attackers.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Investigator Charles Cain at the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (800) 922-9709.
Individuals also should call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at (888) CRIME-SC. Individuals can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward between $50 and $1,000.
Contact Karen Daily at
kdaily@aikenstandard.com
7/24/2008 10:50 PM
3 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friendBy KAREN DAILY
Staff writer
A pizza delivery driver was robbed late Wednesday when he showed up at an abandoned home and was attacked by a man squatting in the bushes and another who was also lying in wait, according to reports.
About 10:30 p.m., the Domino's pizza carrier drove up to the home at 129 Simonds Street and walked to the door.
When he received no answer, he returned to his pickup truck but was grabbed by the throat, said Lt. Michael Frank, a spokesperson for the agency.
A second attacker then grabbed pizza, wings and his keys and ran away, deputies said.
After the victim was let go, he ran to a nearby home and asked the resident to call 911.
The deputy who met with the victim noticed the victim's injuries on his face and neck and called for Aiken County EMS.
The pizza carrier explained the details of the attack.
After he didn't get a response at the door, he said he headed back to his vehicle and then spotted the person squatting in the bushes by the abandoned home. He said he kept walking but was grabbed around the throat by one man who instructed another man to take the money.
The assailant began searching the victim's pockets for money, grabbing his tips out of his front pants pocket.
He also said the man searching his pockets was ordered to punch him but said that was when he was let go.
When he got back to his pickup truck, the food and his keys were gone, and he went for help, deputies said.
The Aiken Bloodhound Team responded and searched the immediate area.
The victim did not give any description of his attackers.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Investigator Charles Cain at the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (800) 922-9709.
Individuals also should call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at (888) CRIME-SC. Individuals can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward between $50 and $1,000.
Contact Karen Daily at
kdaily@aikenstandard.com
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3 comment(s) on this story : 7/25/2008
Well said, jesus
The pizza deliverer : 7/25/2008
I do not no why people can go out there and find them a job or go out to clean somebody yard up.Who ever the man they rob get better god saw who did it .They make it so hard of pizza to deliverer to your own home but they should not give them the wrong address to the house.
Dumb Criminals of the Week : 7/25/2008
At least there were no guns involved. I've read stories like this before. Sounds like harmless pranks by bored teens off of school for the summer. If I set up this crime, I'd have called The Pizza Joint or Ferrando's. Domino's in the cheapest and least tasty pizza in Aiken.
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