A man from Philadelphia has been charged by the police in New Jersey for his involvement in a robbery at a steakhouse. During the incident, a female staff member was assaulted with pepper spray and tied up with duct tape, reports Fox 29. 

The incident occurred at close to 10 p.m. at the Mikado Japanese Sushi and Steak House. 

According to the police, 30-year-old Jevonte Pressley entered the restaurant after it had closed, wearing a gas mask. He allegedly used pepper spray on the only employee present, then tied her up and covered her mouth with duct tape. He stole cash from the register before leaving.

A coworker found the employee who had been injured and she received medical care for minor injuries at a nearby hospital. Evesham detectives identified Pressley as a suspect following an investigation. 

The suspect has been charged with

“robbery, aggravated assault, theft, and criminal restraint,” and is currently being held behind bars for unrelated charges.” 

Reports added that the incident occurred on Sept. 23. 

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