Wilmington (19808) – The Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Shell gas station, that took place early Friday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Shell gas station, located at 4598 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. Two suspects, one of which was armed with a rifle, approached the clerk at the sales counter and demanded money. A brief struggle ensued between the clerk and the armed suspect, after which both suspects fled the business without obtaining any money or property. As a result of the struggle the clerk was knocked to the ground and also sustained a minor laceration to his hand.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1: White male, 5’8”-5’9”, average build, wearing all dark clothing, with a dark fabric covering his face.

Suspect #2: Unknown male, wearing all dark clothing, a dark fabric covering his face and in possession of a dark colored rifle.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 081018 2031

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