Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – Detectives are releasing surveillance photos of the subjects and vehicle involved in the Sunday morning Robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business north toward Irish Hill Road.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.  He is observed exiting a vehicle parked in the parking lot just north of the store before conducting the robbery.

A second subject entered the store just two minutes prior to the robbery and was observed exiting the same vehicle that was parked in the parking lot just north of the store.  He entered the business and made a purchase before returning to the car.  He is depicted in the surveillance photo wearing a black T-shirt, dark pants, and red sneakers (No further physical or clothing description).

The vehicle the two suspects exited may be a dark colored Ford Fusion with unknown registration.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective W. Miller at 302-698-8435. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 011817 2100

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**Original Release**

State Police Investigate Robbery of Canterbury Shore Stop

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – Troopers are investigating a robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business in an unknown direction.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-2104. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 011517 0840

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