NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Police said troopers responded on May 3 at approximately 8:15 a.m. to the Shore Stop in the 700 block of South Old Baltimore Pike for a reported robbery.
According to investigators, an unknown suspect allegedly entered the store wearing a mask and armed with a knife, approached a clerk, and demanded money from the register.
Police reported the clerk complied, and the suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Authorities said no injuries were reported.
Police stated the investigation remains ongoing and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective S. Marioni at 302-365-8388. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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