Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Newark area pizzeria Friday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:57 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2020 at Hotspot Pizza, located at 1127 Churchman’s Rd., Newark. A male suspect who was brandishing a handgun entered the business and confronted two employees at the sales counter. The suspect then removed a tip jar from the counter before fleeing on foot to the rear of the business. Neither employee was injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing all dark clothing and in possession of a handgun.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective C. Hevelow of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8471.

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:040420 1145

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