Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Claymont Convenience Store Robbery

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a convenience store robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning in Claymont.

On January 6, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., troopers responded to Dash In, located at 3700 Philadelphia Pike, in Claymont, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a man entered the business and acted as if he was armed. The suspect demanded the store employee open the cash register, then stole cash. The suspect ran away in an unknown direction. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect was described as a man, wearing all black clothing, a face mask, and gloves.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the robbery, or has relevant information, to contact Detective R. Strecker at (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 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.