Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Wilmington Valero Gas Station Armed Robbery

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Valero

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at a Wilmington area Valero gas station.

On August 27, 2024, at approximately 12:11 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Valero, located at 1327 McKennans Church Road in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the Valero, approached an employee while brandishing a firearm, and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot in a southbound direction with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing dark-colored clothing and a mask. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Patterson by calling (302) 365-8404. 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.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.