Dunkin' Donuts employee attacked, detains suspect until deputies arrive

Lawrence Shook, 17, is charged with aggravated robbery after he allegedly attacked a Dunkin' Donuts employee who caught Shook burglarizing the restaurant. Lawrence Shook, 17, is charged with aggravated robbery after he allegedly attacked a Dunkin' Donuts employee who caught Shook burglarizing the restaurant. Photo: Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Photo: Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Dunkin' Donuts employee attacked, detains suspect until deputies arrive 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

A Klein-area Dunkin' Donuts employee detained a burglary suspect while being attacked with a crowbar until deputies arrived to make an arrest on Tuesday, authorities said.

The employee arrived to work at 6127 FM 2920 in the early morning hours and found damage to the front door. Suspect 17-year-old Lawrence Shook was inside, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said in a press release.

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When the employee confronted Shook, a struggle ensued, and Shook allegedly injured the employee with the crowbar. Deputies then arrived and detained Shook, who was allegedly found to be in possession of cash and property stolen from the business.

The employee is expected to make a full recovery.

Shook is charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and is being held in the Harris County Jail with bond set at $30,000.