Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a convenience store that occurred in the Wilmington area on Sunday night.

On February 26, 2023, at approximately 10:29 p.m., two male suspects entered the 7-11 convenience store located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington. One suspect approached the sales counter while the other suspect stood at the entrance and did not allow anyone to enter. The first suspect displayed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. The victim complied, and the suspects fled from the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects were last seen running southbound on Governor Printz Boulevard. No one was injured in this incident.

The first suspect is described as a 25-30 year-old white male approximately 5’10”-6’ tall, average build, wearing all dark clothing and a mask.

The second suspect is described as a 25-30 year-old black male approximately 5’8”-5’10” tall, average build, wearing all dark clothing and a mask.

There are no surveillance images available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is currently investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Kirchenbauer by calling 302-365-8525. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 022723  0954

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