State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at New Castle Gas Station

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Shell gas station at 3001 New Castle Avenue in New Castle, Delaware, showing a small convenience store, multiple fuel pumps under a canopy, parked vehicles, and roadside signage along a two-lane street during daytime.

The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station Monday evening in New Castle.

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Shell gas station, located at 3001 New Castle Avenue, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect, armed with a knife, approached the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied and the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money before driving away in a white Ford Taurus. No injuries were reported during the incident.

A short time later, troopers located the Ford in the City of Wilmington and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and fled, leading to a brief vehicle pursuit. Troopers initially lost sight of the vehicle, however, the Ford was later found abandoned near Wilson Street and East 13th Street.

The suspect is described as a man, approximately 6’02” tall, wearing a brown sweatshirt, and dark colored pants.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this crime. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the case to contact Detective B. Timmons at (302) 365-8434. 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.