DSP News Release:  Troopers Probe Exxon Station Robbery 

Location:

·         Exxon Station, 1001 Centre Road, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:

·         Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 5:50 p.m.

Victim:

·         Unidentified male employee

Suspect:

·         White male, 20-30 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, 150 lbs.  Last seen wearing black t-shirt, long blue shorts, dark colored cloth covering face. Armed with unknown type handgun.

Resume:

Wilmington-Delaware State Troopers are investigating the robbery of the Exxon Station located on Centre Road that occurred earlier this evening

The incident occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. this evening as a male suspect entered the Exxon Station and approached the sales counter, displayed a handgun, and demanded money.  The suspect took an undisclosed amount of United States Currency from the register and fled on foot from the business.  There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

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 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."

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