Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty
Delaware State Police are investigating a knife-point robbery that occurred Friday evening at the Valero Shore Stop in Milford.
On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., troopers responded to the convenience store located at 1885 Bay Road for a reported robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect entered the business, brandished a knife, and demanded that the clerk open the cash registers. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and cigars before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark clothing.
The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective J. Sydnor at (302) 698-8540. 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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