DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate BP Gas Station Robbery, New Castle 

Location:

·         BP Gas Station, 601 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE

Date of Occurrence:  

·         Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 8:20 p.m.

Victim:

·         45 year old male employee

Suspect:

·         White male, 25-30 years of age, 5’10” tall, average build.  Last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with zipper and blue jeans.

·         Surveillance photo’s not available at this time

Resume:

New Castle-Troopers are investigating the robbery of the BP Gas Station that occurred last night on North Dupont Highway, New Castle.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. as a male suspect entered the business and approached the 45 year old clerk, located at the sales counter.  The suspect placed his hand under his sweatshirt, implied that he had a weapon and demanded money.  The clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect fled the business on foot towards Harrison Avenue.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com 

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

Released:  102711 0900