Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery in New Castle

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred yesterday at a Gulf station in New Castle.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Gulf station, located at 752 West Basin Road in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The employee was not hurt.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male in his thirties, wearing all black clothing. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not yet available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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.