VERO BEACH — Kevin Pineda, 18, of Vero Beach is the latest of four arrests made in connection with the July 19 robbery of a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver.
Pineda is charged with robbery and is currently being held on $50,000 bond at the Indian River County Jail.
According to the arrest affidavit, Pineda was located near his residence and taken into custody without incident.
Two of Pineda’s accomplices were tracked by a police dog and arrested on the evening of the robbery. A third was arrested on July 23.
All three of Pineda’s suspected cohorts are juveniles and as a result, their names and details surrounding their arrests have been protected.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Published July 24, 12:15 p.m.
VERO BEACH — A third juvenile has been arrested and charged with robbery after law enforcement discovered he was connected to the robbery of a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver last Saturday, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim told law enforcement he was attacked and robbed in the 500 block of 13th Place in Vero Beach by four people he perceived all to be juveniles.
Deputies were able to track and arrest two of the juveniles shortly after the incident on Saturday with the assistance of their K9 partners.
According to an official statement from the Sheriff’s Office, the fourth juvenile has been identified and officials expect to make an arrest soon.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery is encouraged to contact Detective Joseph Abollo at (772) 978-6189. Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS.
July 20 – 3:10 p.m.
VERO BEACH — A Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was attacked and robbed while delivering $78 worth of food to the 500 block of 13th Place in Vero Beach on Saturday evening.
The victim was struck numerous times to the face causing his glasses and hat to fall off and eventually causing him to fall to the ground. The attackers took the pizzas and items from the victim’s pocket before fleeing on foot according to a statement from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department.
Once his attackers fled, the victim was able to place a 911 call from his cell phone. Patrol deputies and K-9 Deputies as well as the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, Hawk, were immediately dispatched to search for the perpetrators according to the statement.
The victim described his attackers as four juveniles, one Hispanic male, one white male, one black male, and one black female.
Deputy Mathisen’s K9 partner Marco successfully tracked two of the attackers, ages 17 and 15, hiding in a pile of debris in a carport in the 1400 block of 6th Avenue. According to the release, both juveniles found in the carport told police they “participate[d] in a conspiracy to rob and attack the pizza delivery driver.”
The statement went on to say “further identifying information was obtained regarding the other two juveniles who participated in this conspiracy and robbery.” The investigation continued into Sunday.
“We work hard every day to ensure the integrity of our community. We will not tolerate this type of activity. This event showcases the training and skills of our patrol and canine deputies. They were able to safely establish a perimeter and apprehend these juveniles without anyone else getting hurt,” said Sheriff Deryl Loar in a prepared statement.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
