DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Gas Station Robbery

Location: BP Gas Station, 702 W. Basin Road, New Castle, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Friday, November 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Victim:

-32 year old male employee

Suspect:  

-White male, 20-30 years of age, 5’9”-5’10” tall, 170-180 lbs, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and black shoes.

Resume: 

New Castle, DE- The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a New Castle gas station that occurred late yesterday morning.

This incident happened at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Friday as a white male suspect entered the BP Gas Station located in the 700 block of W. Basin Road in New Castle. The suspect, who implied that he was armed, confronted the male clerk. He then demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The suspect then left the store and was last seen fleeing the parking lot in a light green or silver GMC Envoy. The clerk was not injured.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 2 Robbery Unit detectives at 302-834-2630 ext. 6. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also 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.

Released Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2:50 p.m.