Police arrest suspect in Pizza Hut robbery

Elkhart Police say they have arrested the suspect in the robbery of the Pizza Hut on S. Nappanee Street.

Police were called to the Pizza Hut around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to investigate reports of a robbery.

Witnesses told the police the suspect entered the business, showed a handgun and took money, then got into a vehicle and fled the area, police said.

Witnesses gave police a description of the suspect's vehicle.

During the investigation, officers located the suspect vehicle in the 600 block of Strong Avenue.

The suspect, 27-year-old Jamal Barner, was taken into custody for driving while suspended and robbery.