Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area Shell gas station that took place early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:09 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Shell gas station, located at 380 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark. A male suspect confronted an employee at the sales counter and produced a note announcing a robbery. The suspect then grasped his waistband, implying that he had a weapon, and stated to the employee that he would shoot him if he didn’t open the register. The employee complied with the demand and opened the register at which time the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot, eastbound on E. Chestnut Hill Rd.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’8” tall, stocky build, wearing a light colored sweatshirt, dark pants and a dark hat.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050919 1520

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