Wilmington, Delaware (19809)- Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a Wilmington area 7-11 store that occurred late Wednesday night.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at approximately 11:41 p.m., as a male suspect entered the 7-11 located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington. The suspect approached the sales counter where he confronted a male clerk and demanded cigarettes. He then displayed an unknown make and model gun and again demanded a carton of cigarettes and the victim again refused to give the cigarettes. After a short time, the suspect left the store. No merchandise was taken from the store.  The suspect fled northbound through the parking lot towards Edgemoor Gardens, out of sight. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20-30 years old, 150-160 lbs, between 5’05”-5’10” with a thin build. Last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts and dark colored sneakers.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this 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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 062819 1710

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