Milford, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon at the Shawnee Country Store in Sussex County.
According to investigators, troopers responded around 1:30 p.m. on September 14 to the store on Shawnee Road in Milford. Police say two employees and a customer were inside when a man allegedly jumped over the counter and displayed a knife. He reportedly demanded an employee open the cash register before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money.
No injuries were reported during the incident, police confirmed.
The suspect was described as a Black male wearing dark-colored clothing. Detectives are now working with nearby law enforcement agencies to determine whether the crime may be linked to other recent robberies in the area.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective J. O’Neil at (302) 752-3810. Tips may also be submitted via Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or through a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook.
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