Detectives investigating armed robbery at Newark gas station – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night at a Valero gas station in Newark.

On May 15, 2024, at approximately 9:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Valero gas station at 796 Old Baltimore Pike in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect, armed with a firearm, approached a Valero employee at the counter and demanded money from the register. After the clerk complied, the suspect placed his firearm on the counter while also placing an undisclosed amount of cash in his pockets. The employee grabbed the gun from the counter and pointed it at the suspect. The suspect fled the store, but immediately returned and demanded the employee return the firearm. The employee then fired one shot at the suspect, causing the suspect to again flee the store in a northeast direction.

Police officers confiscated the employee’s firearm. It is unknown whether the suspect was injured. No injuries were reported at area hospitals. The suspect is described as a black man wearing dark clothing. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigation Unit is still investigating this case. Detectives ask anyone with information about this case to contact Detective R. Schlitzer at (302) 365-8413. It is also possible to provide information by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware crime fighter at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/ Delaware Victims Center is available 24/7 to provide support and resources via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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