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State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Papa John’s


Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at Papa John’s located at 3403 Lancaster Pike in Wilmington.

On October 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Papa John’s. The investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the store and confronted two store employees. The suspect brandished a gun and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. No surveillance footage or images are available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is actively investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. 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 you 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.

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