Lewes- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place in a Wawa parking lot early this morning.

On November 29, 2019 at approximately 12:11 a.m., Troopers were dispatched to the Wawa parking lot located at 17663 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 17-year-old male who advised that while he was pumping gas, he was approached by three black male subjects.  One of the subjects asked for the victim’s wallet and when the victim refused he was struck by the suspect.  During this time, another suspect displayed a knife.  The third suspect approached a 16-year-old female passenger who was seated in the vehicle during this incident.  This suspect entered the rear seat of the vehicle and grabbed the female victim.  The male victim subsequently turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to all three suspects fleeing the scene in a dark colored SUV.  The male and female victim did not sustain injury as a result of this incident.

The suspects were described as black males ranging from ages 15-20 years old, all wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Doughty at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at 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: 112919 1208

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