Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

South Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a south Dover store that occurred late Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:49 p.m., Monday September 4, 2017, as a male subject entered the Dollar General, located at 250 Gateway South Boulevard. The male approached the counter where he asked for a pack of cigarettes and paid for the purchase.  As the cash register was open, the suspect reached over the counter and began pulling money from the till.  The employee tried to stop the suspect, but he grabbed her arm and then removed an undisclosed amount of cash with his other hand before fleeing out of the store in an unknown direction.  The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as white male, 5’05”-5’08” tall, short black hair with a goatee.  He was last seen wearing black shorts, white T-shirt, black baseball hat, and black sunglasses (No further physical or clothing description).  No weapon was displayed.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective T. Ford at 302-698-8569. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 090517 1045

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