Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery that took place at a Claymont area dollar store on Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:51 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Dollar General store, located at 2605 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. A male suspect with his face concealed and in possession of a knife, confronted an employee at the sales counter and demanded cash. The victim complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect who then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a red shirt, gray pants and a light colored fabric covering his face.

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

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:102919 1345

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