Delaware.gov logo
Delaware State Police Badge

Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley


Troopers Investigate 7-11 Robbery


Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

7-11 2100 Foulk Road.jpg

Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Brandywine Hundred- Delaware State Police is currently investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area 7-11 that occurred yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. yesterday, Monday, June 26, 2017, as a male suspect entered the 7-11 located at 2100 Foulk Road. The suspect approached the sales counter where he brandished an unknown make and model handgun and confronted a male employee. The suspect then demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the store and fled on foot in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 19-20 years of age, 5’07”-5’08” tall, weighed 150-160 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, dark shoes, and had a bandana partially covering his face. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. 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.”

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Released: 062717 1055

-End-

image_printPrint This Page

View All News Posts