New Castle, DE – An armed robbery at a Gulf gas station in New Castle left employees shaken Tuesday afternoon after a masked suspect allegedly threatened a clerk with a handgun before fleeing with cash.
According to Delaware State Police, the robbery occurred at approximately 12:22 p.m. Tuesday at the Gulf station on 752 West Basin Road. Troopers said an unknown male suspect, believed to be in his thirties, entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied, and the suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police confirmed the clerk was not injured.
Investigators described the suspect as a man wearing all black clothing. Surveillance images are not yet available, police said. Detectives with Delaware State Police Troop 2 continue to investigate and are urging anyone with information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Authorities reminded the public that victim assistance is available for anyone affected by crime. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center provide 24-hour support through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-842-8461.
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