Pine Ridge Pizza Hut Thief Pleads Not Guilty

A brazen heist at the Pine Ridge Pizza Hut has landed a young man from Porcupine, South Dakota, in hot water. David Gay, 25, has been accused of stealing over $1,000 from the restaurant between November 1 and 30, 2011.

According to the indictment, Gay was charged with Larceny for his alleged crimes. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on May 14, 2013, and pleaded not guilty to the indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is 5 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. Gay is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation into the theft is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.

Gay was released on bond pending trial, with a trial date set for July 27, 2013. The community is left to wonder how such a large sum of money could go missing, and what the consequences will be for the alleged thief.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of securing valuable assets and the need for businesses to take precautions to prevent theft.

The investigation and trial will continue to be closely watched by the community, as the public awaits justice for the alleged crimes committed at the Pine Ridge Pizza Hut.