State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Friday, November 6th, 2009 - DSP Investigating a Gas Station Robbery

 

Location:

  • Shore Stop located at 25776 Deep Branch Road (Corner of SR 1 and Deep Branch Road), Milton

Date of Occurrence: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at approximately 8:45 pm

 

Suspect(s): Unknown black male wearing dark clothing; face concealed

 

Resume:

 

On Thursday, November 5th, 2009, at approximately 8:45 pm, Delaware State Police were summoned to the Shore Stop located at 25776 Deep Branch Road, east of Milton for report of a robbery.

 

The investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect, dressed in all dark clothing, with his face concealed entered the store.  Upon entering the store the suspect displayed a knife and demanded money from the store clerk. 

 

The clerk complied with the demands of the suspect and turned over an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect then fled the store in a southwest direction.  The clerk was not injured in the incident.

 

The Delaware State Police Trooper checked the area and a K9 Unit attempted to track the suspect without success. 

 

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is urged to contact Troop 4 at (302) 856-5850 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Tipsters may remain anonymous. 

 

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