Troopers: GameStop Employee Robbed At Knifepoint In Bear

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Bear – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery involving a knife that took place yesterday morning at the Gamestop located in Bear, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin.

Austin said the incident occurred at approximately 10:09 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Gamestop, located at 1015 Governors Place, Bear. A white male suspect approached the 29-year-old female employee at the sales counter while displaying a knife, and demanded money from the register, according to Austin.

The victim complied with the demand by opening the cash drawer at which time the suspect reached in and removed an undisclosed amount of cash, said Austin. After obtaining the money the suspect exited the store, and was last seen fleeing eastbound on foot towards the K-Mart. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a middle aged white male, 5’10”, 150-200 lbs., wearing a dark jacket which partially concealed his face, knit cap, jeans and in possession of a knife.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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