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Man charged with hitting Blue Springs Pizza Shoppe owner Friday evening after being asked to wait for service

Blue Springs Police
Posted at 12:27 PM, May 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-07 01:44:22-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 23-year-old man faces a city charge of assault after he allegedly struck the owner of Pizza Shoppe Friday in Blue Springs.

Joseph Dunlap entered the Pizza Shoppe located at 105 W. Main St. in Blue Springs around 6:30 p.m. Friday and stood at the counter.

Dunlap requested immediate service from the restaurant's female owner and was asked to wait a moment, according to the Blue Springs Police Department.

Police say Dunlap became upset and began striking the owner.

At least two customers tackled Dunlap and helped restrain him until officers arrived.

Dunlap was arrested.