Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley
Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz
Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Newark area 7-11 store that occurred late last night.
The initial investigation has determined the incident occurred on Monday, February 6, 2017, at approximately 10:40 p.m., as the two male suspects entered the 7-11 located at 699 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark. The suspects approached the sales counter one armed with an unknown gun and the other with a baseball bat confronted the two male clerks. The suspects demanded money from the cash registers. The clerks complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.
The first suspect was described as a white male approximately 6’00” tall, weighed 150-170 lbs., wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with his face covered (no further physical or clothing description available). Armed with an unknown type of gun.
The second suspect was described as a black male, 5’10” – 5’11” tall, weighed 150-170 lbs., wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt with his face covered. (no further physical or clothing description available). Armed with a baseball bat.
The Delaware State Police would like to remind the business community that robbery prevention is something business owners need to cover with new hires as well as current employees on a regular basis.
Anytime there is money in a place, there is a chance that someone will want that money, and is willing to use force to get it. You can take some simple steps to help reduce the chances that you, or your business, will be robbed. There is no way to fully prevent robbery, but you can reduce the odds of becoming a victim.
Methods for Discouraging a Robber
If a Robbery Occurs
Steps to Take After a Robbery
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”
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