DSP News Release: Troopers Probe Harrington Robbery

Location: Valero Gas Station, 16381 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 8:10 p.m.

Victim: 

-56 year old female clerk

Suspect:    

-White male, 16-25 years of age, 5’03”-5’07” tall, 150 lbs, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket with a large hood.

Resume: 

Harrington, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Harrington area gas station that occurred yesterday evening.

The incident happened at approximately 8:10 p.m. Thursday as a male suspect walked into the Valero Gas Station located in the 16000 block of S. DuPont Highway in Harrington, DE. The suspect confronted a 56 year old female clerk and implied that he was armed. No weapon was seen, however. He then demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash from the store register before leaving. The suspect possibly fled the area in a blue unknown make and model minivan. The clerk was not injured.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to call 302-741-2800. 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 Friday, October 28, 2011 at 10:25 a.m.