man after pouncing out of the dark.

The robbery triggered a Police warning about delivery staff being lured into night-time traps.

It is the third time in the last few months a Pizza deliverer has been robbed.

The latest incident occurred at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday outside West Pembroke School.

The 22-year-old from Hamilton's Four Star Pizza had been sent to West Park Lane, Pembroke.

He was confronted by the youths after they called for their order.

One swung out with a baseball bat, while the other grabbed his pouch, containing his night's takings. It came to around $80.

The pair fled in the direction of West Park Lane, leaving their victim shocked and frightened, but uninjured.

One of the robbers wore a blue hooded jacket, the other a yellow T-shirt.

Last night a Four Star Pizza spokesman declined to comment on the incident.

But he did reveal management were discussing ways of combating future robberies.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses over the incident.

"If anyone saw this crime or saw these youths running away or can in any way identify them please help by giving us a call,'' said Police spokesman Sgt.

John Dale.

People with information should ring 911 or the confidential code-a-phone 295-1140.

In August a teenage Pizza delivery boy from The Rams Head Inn was attacked in a similar incident in Spanish Point.

A gang robbed him of $70 after holding a machete against his neck.

And just two months earlier, a Pizza girl, also from The Rams Head, was ambushed by robbers wielding a baseball bat near the Pembroke Community Club.

She later quit her job.

Yesterday Det. Con. Chris Wilcox, from the crime prevention unit, issued commonsense guidelines to delivery staff, warning: "They should be extra cautious at night.'' Suggestions included carrying a torch, and a 3oz airhorn, which can be fitted in a pocket.

Det. Con. Wilcox also urged delivery people to carry as little cash as possible on them.

"These are opportunist crimes,'' he said, strongly advising against confronting robbers.

"Better than confrontation, is getting a good description of the robbers, and noting which direction they escape, as well as details of any vehicle involved.'' Det. Con. Wilcox also offered advice to businessmen following two office break-ins in Reid Street on Tuesday night.

Thieves stole around $2,000 from a safe after breaking the bolts off a sliding glass door, and escaped with $100 in the second burglary.

Police have urged businessmen to be more vigilant, particularly in the run-up to Christmas.

"Businesses are usually hit at night, while homes during the day,'' said Det.

Con. Wilcox.

"People should not leave cash, cheques or electrical equipment about, and ensure doors and windows are secure.

"We would also advise people should consider buying alarms, which have come down considerably in price.'' Det. Con. Wilcox said free anti-crime brochures were available from Police stations and libraries.