New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a New Castle area pharmacy that occurred Sunday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:16 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Rite Aid pharmacy, located at 2034 New Castle Avenue. A male suspect approached an employee at the sales counter, implied that he was armed with firearm and demanded cash from the register. The employee turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then fled on foot. No weapon was displayed, only implied. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’10”-6’1” tall, 185-200 lbs., wearing all dark clothing to include a fabric concealing his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are 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, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050320 0930

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