Crime & Safety

Man Accused of Jumping Pizza Delivery Driver Turns Himself In

Elmhurst resident Asante McKinley faces charges of assault and theft.

UPDATE Dec. 21, 2013: Theft charges against Asante McKinley were dropped on July 8, 2013.

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Original story, Aug. 10, 2012:

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A man charged with theft from a person and assault in April 2012 has turned himself in, according to a press release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Dominic Panico on Aug. 7, 2012.

An ongoing investigation led police to Asante R. McKinley, 18, of Elmhurst.

At about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 14, employees of the Domino's Pizza at 1036 S. York Road took a pizza order for delivery to the 100 block of South Rex Boulevard. At about 10:17 p.m., as the driver attempted to deliver the pizzas, he was approached by a man in the driveway of the residence. The suspect struggled with the driver, then took the bag containing the pizzas and fled on foot.

Police said that about one week earlier, a similar incident occurred in Elmhurst involving the same Domino's location, but it was not reported at the time.

McKinley turned himself in at DuPage County Jail July 30. He was released on $5,000 bond, and his next court date is Monday, Aug. 13.

Elmhurst Police are asking anyone with additional information on this case to contact Det. Paul Carney at 630-530-3050.

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