Wilmington (19804)– The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Metro PCS store earlier today.
The incident occurred on December 15, 2019 at approximately 3:34 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Metro PCS located at 107 N. Maryland Avenue, Wilmington for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with two employees who advised that a subject entered the store displaying a knife. The suspect ordered one employee to lay on the ground, while demanding cash from the other employee. The employee turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to the suspect fleeing the scene. The employees were not injured as a result of this incident.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic male armed with a knife.
No surveillance images are available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2, Robbery Unit at 302-834-2620. 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
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released:121519 1816
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