Claymont – Troopers are investigating a robbery of a Claymont area liquor store that occurred Friday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., Friday May 21, 2021, at Claymont Liquors located at 2506 Philadelphia Pike, as a female subject confronted a male employee as he was standing behind the counter. The suspect was armed with an unknown type handgun and demanded money.  The clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before the suspect fled out of the store and ran northbound.  The store employee was not injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as a black female, 20-30 years of age, wearing all black clothing, glasses, and had a mask covering her face (no further physical or clothing description). She was armed with an unknown type handgun.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-834-2630. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 052221 0700

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