DSP News Release:  State Police Probe Kings Market Robbery

Location: 

• 20639 Fleatown Road Lincoln, DE

DATE and TIME:  

• Tuesday February 15, 2011 7:14 p.m.

Victim(s):

• 53 year old man Lincoln, DE
• 20 year old woman Lincoln, DE
• 18 year old man Lincoln, DE
• 55 year old man Lincoln, DE (Non-employee)
• Kings Market

Suspect(s):

• Suspect-1 Black male 5’09”-6’00”, 150-160 lbs, thin build, wearing a mask, carhartt jacket, black pants and brown boots
• Suspect-2 black male, 5’09”-6’00”, 150-160 lbs, thin build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with black pants

 Resume:

Lincoln-Delaware State Police detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at Kings Market convenience store located on Fleatown Road Lincoln Delaware. 

State Police received a 911 call around 7:14 p.m. from an employee of Kings Market reporting the robbery which occurred moments earlier.  When investigators arrived on scene they learned that two black males wearing mask partially covering their faces entered the business brandishing guns.  The two suspects held the victims at gunpoint and demanded they open the cash register.  The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the business. 

A Delaware State Police K-9 officer performed a track for the suspects however the suspects could not be located.  The State Police Helicopter assisted in the search for the suspects that also yielded unsuccessful results. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850 ext 218. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.