Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Wilmington area liquor store on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:29 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Deep Liquors, located at 3802 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington. Two male suspects, who both had their faces concealed, entered the business and confronted two employees. Suspect #1 who was in possession of a handgun, ordered one of the victims at gunpoint to lay on the floor and ordered the second victim to open the register. The victim’s complied and the suspects then removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The suspect’s also removed alcohol and tobacco products from the display before fleeing eastbound towards the City of Wilmington. Neither victim was injured as a result of the incident.

Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 18-30 years of age, wearing all dark clothing to include a fabric covering his face.

Suspect #2 was described as a black male, 18-25 years of age, also wearing all dark clothing to include a fabric covering his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective b. McDerby of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8436.

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

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