Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Robbery at Food Lion Parking Lot in Claymont

Date Posted: Friday, August 29th, 2025

Google Maps screenshot of the Food Lion at 3609 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont DE 19703

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday evening at a Food Lion parking lot in Claymont.

On August 28, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Food Lion located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim met with an unknown black male to complete a Facebook Market sale transaction. The male suspect tried on the watch, returned to his vehicle, and showed the victim a handgun before fleeing in a black SUV. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as an unknown light-skinned black male in late twenties to early thirties. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling 302-365-8440. 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.