New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Beaverbrook Dollar Tree, late Thursday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Dollar Tree located at 1230 Beaverbrook Plaza, New Castle. An unknown suspect entered the business just after closing and confronted an employee in the office. The suspect who was brandishing a handgun, held the employee at gunpoint while demanding money. The victim complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then fled on foot towards the rear of the business.

The suspect was described as black male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective C. Hevelow of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8471.

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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 051719 0840

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