Newark – New Castle County Police are currently investigating a robbery that occurred in the community of Birchwood Park, according to M/Cpl. Heather Carter.
Carter said Yesterday, January 16 at approximately 1:38 p.m., New Castle County Patrol officers were dispatched to the 7-11 convenience store located in the unit block of S Gerald Drive for the report of a robbery just occurred.
Police learned that the suspect partially displayed a handgun to the clerk and demanded money from the register, according to Carter. The suspect fled into the neighborhood on foot.
New Castle County Police Criminal Investigations Unit obtained a surveillance photo of the suspect outside of the 7-11, according to Carter.
If you can identify the suspect or have any information pertaining to this investigation, please contact Detective David DiNardo at [email protected] or New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.