New Castle- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a New Castle area restaurant Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred on March 31, 2020 at approximately 1:23 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Pizza and Pasta Restaurant located at 1505 N. Dupont Hwy, New Castle, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with employees who advised a subject entered the business with a handgun and demanded cash.  The victim did not immediately comply at which time he was physically assaulted by the suspect who struck him with the handgun and sustained minor injury. The suspect before fleeing on foot. No money or property was obtained by the suspect. No shots were fired from the weapon during the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, wearing a light colored jacket, dark pants and in possession of a handgun.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.  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, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 040120 1030

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