Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Hockessin Liberty Gas Station Armed Robbery

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Liberty gas station in Hockessin yesterday evening.

On August 27, 2024, at approximately 5:43 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Liberty gas station, located at 5821 Limestone Road in Hockessin. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the gas station, approached employees at the front counter while holding a firearm, and demanded money from the cash registers. The employees complied, and the suspect fled on foot toward Barclay Drive with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing dark-colored clothing. 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 J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. 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.