New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a New Castle area gas station Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m., Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Dash Inn-Shell gas station located at 288 Christiana Rd., New Castle. Two suspects, one of which had his face covered and was in possession of a handgun, confronted two employees at the sales counter and demanded cash from the register. The employees complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspects, who were last seen on foot towards the Georgetown Manor Apartment complex. Neither employee was injured as a result of the incident.

Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 20-30 years of age, 6’1” tall, wearing all dark clothing, to include a cloth fabric covering his face, and was in possession of a handgun.

Suspect #2 was described as a black male, 30-40 years of age, 5’9” tall, also wearing all dark clothing.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective T. Dukes of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8412.

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:120319 1525

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