Newark (19702)- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Newark tobacco store that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on March 8, 2019 at approximately 8:28 p.m., at the Joes Tobacco Superstore located at 3124 Pulaski Highway.  The suspect entered the business, grabbed an employee at gunpoint and demanded money from the cash register.  There was a second employee behind the checkout counter at this time, who complied with the suspect’s demands and opened the cash register.  The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled the business in an unknown direction.  The employees were not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5’5” to 5’ 8” tall, 150-160 lbs., wearing dark colored clothing and a dark colored face covering.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Troop 2 Robbery Unit, Detective A. Tenebruso at 302-365-8435.  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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 030919 0809

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