Suspect said he robbed a Domino’s because he wanted to go back to jail

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - Some criminals get caught trying to break out of prison, but an Arizona man got in serious trouble for apparently wanting to get back in.

Dusty Tyrone Porter admitted in court that he robbed a Tucson-area Domino’s because he wanted to be in jail.

“Because I want to be locked up. I don’t want to be out there,” Porter said.

Porter was arrested May 4 on charges of armed robbery and prohibited possession. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.

According to the initial complaint, Porter walked into the Domino’s pizza at Sixth Avenue and Valencia Road armed with a handgun.

Porter allegedly took $300 from the register and walked away.

When Tucson officers showed up, Porter approached them and admitted to the robbery.

Porter told investigators he tossed the gun in the trash can at the store. A maroon Glock 9 mm was later found.

The gun was not loaded and did not have a magazine. Porter later told Tucson police that he hid the magazine behind protein bars at a nearby Circle K store.

Tucson police said the gun was reported stolen by Porter’s girlfriend the day before.

According to court records, the 38-year-old Porter was convicted of armed robbery in Pima County in 2010. He was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison and was released in 2017.