Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of cigarettes from a north Wilmington convenience store that took place early Wednesday morning and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured suspect.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:55 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Wawa located at 601 Naaman’s Road, when a male suspect entered the business and proceeded purchase cigarettes. As the clerk was completing the transaction the suspect grabbed the bag containing the cigarettes, while threatening to “shoot the place up”. The suspect repeated the threatening statement multiple times before exiting the business with the property.

The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a blue coat over a black hooded sweatshirt and light colored pants.

Anyone with information regarding this incident and the identity of the pictured suspect is asked to contact the Troop 1, Cpl/3 Deskis at 302-761-6677.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/01/25/troopers-investigating-cigarette-robbery-north-wilmington/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 012619 2153

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