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Akron police are searching for a man who shot and robbed a pizza delivery man.

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AKRON, Ohio -- A 59-year-old Papa John's pizza deliveryman was shot late Monday delivering pizza to a home in East Akron.

The shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. after the man drove to the 700 block of Crane Walk to deliver a pizza.

The Barberton man was robbed at gunpoint and shot twice in the back with a handgun, according to a police report. The gunman stole an unknown amount of money and ran away.

The deliveryman was taken to Akron City Hospital with serious injuries. Akron police said he is expected to recover.

Officers found three bullet casings in the area. Akron police are still investigating the circumstances of the robbery.

No arrests have been made in the case.