Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Robbery at New Castle Convenience Store

Date Posted: Friday, March 13th, 2026

Image of the Wawa located at 1515 North Dupont Highway, in New Castle

The Delaware State Police is investigating a robbery that occurred early Friday morning at a convenience store in New Castle.

On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 1515 North Dupont Highway, in New Castle, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect entered the store, approached a clerk, and demanded money. When the clerk did not initially comply, the suspect walked behind the counter and continued demanding money while acting as if he was armed with a weapon. The clerk complied and the suspect stole and undisclosed amount of cash. The clerk was not injured. The suspect fled and entered a dark-colored SUV that was waiting on North Dupont Highway before leaving the area.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed or has information about this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. 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 has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.