Troopers Investigating Knife-Point Robbery At Dover Convenience Store

Dover (19901)- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a convenience store Saturday evening, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe.

Jaffe said the incident occurred on, June 29, 2019, at approximately 11:44 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Shore Stop located at 2636 S. State Street, Dover for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Troopers met with the store clerk who advised that an unknown suspect had entered the business armed with a knife and demanded money. The store clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to the suspect fleeing the scene. The store clerk was not injured as a result of this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Major Crimes Unit, at 302-697-4454. 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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