Frederica–  The Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Liquor Store and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured suspect.

The incident occurred on December 5, 2019 at approximately 7:29 p.m., when Troopers responded to the JC Liquor Mart, located at 7615 Old Beach Road Frederica, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 71-year-old male employee who advised that the suspect entered the store wearing a ski mask.  The employee immediately confronted the suspect when the suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun.  The suspect then proceeded to strike the victim with the handgun.  The suspect and victim engaged in a tussle.  The suspect subsequently fled the area on foot without obtaining any money or merchandise.  The victim sustained minor injury and declined medical treatment.

The suspect was described as black male, approximately 6’02’’ tall and at least 200 lbs.  He was wearing a ski mask, gloves, a dark green puffy winter jacket with fur lining on the hood and jean pants.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or the suspects identity they are asked to contact Troop 3,Criminal Investigative Unit, Detective Beck at 302-698-8527. 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: 121119 0808

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