Wilmington (19808) – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Wilmington area cellular store, Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:37 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Metro PCS store, located at 3608 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. A disguised suspect approached an employee at the sales counter, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The employee complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then fled the business via a rear door. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’10”-6’00” tall, thin build, approximately 30 years of age, wearing all black clothing to include a covering over his face and in possession of a handgun.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Detective. C. Hevelow of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8471.

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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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