New Castle (19720)-  The Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a New Castle, DE Exxon gas station that took place earlier today.

The incident occurred on September 1, 2019 at approximately 10:47 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Exxon located at 400 Pulaski Highway, New Castle, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a store employee who advised that an unknown suspect had approached him as he was behind the counter.  The suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money.  The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money prior to the suspect fleeing the area on foot.  There were no injuries reported during this incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, thin build, approximately 6’00” tall, 150 lbs., wearing a dark color hooded sweatshirt and in possession of an unknown type of handgun.

No surveillance images 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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090119 1618

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