The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday morning at a convenience store in Newark.
On May 3, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m., troopers responded to the Shore Stop, located at 796 South Old Baltimore Pike, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown suspect, wearing a mask and armed with a knife, entered the business and approached the store clerk. The suspect demanded money from the register. The clerk complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Investigators ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective S. Marioni by calling (302) 365-8388. 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.