Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating the knife point robbery of a Newark Wings To Go restaurant that took place Monday night, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin.
Austin said the incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Wings To Go, located at 940 Peoples Plaza, Newark.
A suspect with his face covered and brandishing a knife, approached an 18-year-old male employee at the sales counter and demanded cash from the register. The victim complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who then fled the business and was last seen running westbound in the parking, said Austin. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.
The suspect was described as a black male, 17-18 years of age, 5’8”-5’9”, wearing a dark colored hoodie, dark colored face covering and in possession of a knife.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information 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