Wilmington – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a North Wilmington convenience store which occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at the St. James International Food Market, located at 1401 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. A black male subject entered the store and confronted an employee at the sales counter, while pointing a handgun at him. The suspect then proceeded behind the counter and ordered the employee to open the cash register. Once opened, the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash, before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’9”, wearing all black clothing, a black mask and in possession of a black handgun.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 1610

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