Man With Gun Robs Pizza Restaurant

Authorities are seeking the gunman who robbed a Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlor in Thousand Oaks, running off with a substantial amount of cash, deputies said Thursday.

The robbery occurred about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 130 W. Hillcrest Drive, Sheriff’s Det. Ernie Montagna said. The dollar loss was not released, but deputies said it was sizable because the cash was taken from a business office.

Deputies said the man entered the restaurant and asked for a job application. While inside the manager’s office, the man introduced himself as Gilbert and pulled out a gun, Montagna said.

The manager handed over the money and the man fled through the front doors and left the area on foot, deputies said. No one was injured.

The robber is described as 6 feet tall with a medium build, a light mustache and short dark hair. He is in his 20s, clean-shaven and was wearing a dark-colored jacket and light-colored jeans.

Anyone with information can reach Montagna at 494-826 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 494-TALK.