Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday afternoon at a grocery store in Wilmington.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. on November 14, 2025, after receiving reports of an armed robbery at La Oaxaqueña Grocery Store, located at 107 North Maryland Avenue. Preliminary findings indicate that two unidentified suspects entered the store and allegedly demanded money from an employee.
Investigators said one suspect pointed a handgun at customers and staff before losing balance and firing a single round. Fortunately, no one was injured. The pair reportedly stole cash, an employee’s personal belongings, and fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
Detectives with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440 or message the Delaware State Police Facebook page. Anonymous tips can also be shared via Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available 24/7 to provide assistance to victims or witnesses. They can be reached at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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