He held a cashier at gunpoint while robbing Pizza Hut. Police hope you recognize him

Tacoma police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a pizza restaurant at gunpoint.

The holdup took place about 9 p.m. June 15 at a Pizza Hut in the 5300 block of Pacific Avenue South.

The robber walked into the restaurant, pulled out a silver handgun and pointed it at one of the employees while demanding cash.

No one was injured.

The robber was described as a light-skinned black man in his late teens or early 20s, about 5 feet 8 with a slender build.

At the time of the holdup, he was wearing a black puffy jacket, red hooded sweatshirt, black hat, black gloves and gray sweatpants.

Anyone with information on his identity is asked to call Tacoma-Pierce County Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).