Delaware State Police are actively investigating an early morning robbery that took place on Sunday at Royal Farms, located at 2808 Pulaski Highway in Newark.
Officials said on June 16, 2024, at approximately 3:08 a.m., two employees were in the back office when they noticed the store’s camera system had stopped working.
Shortly after, one of the employees heard someone enter the store and observed the individual standing at one of the registers as they exited the back office. The unidentified suspect then displayed a firearm and demanded money according to police.
As the second employee appeared from the back office, they saw the suspect pointing the gun at the first employee. Following the suspect’s orders, the second employee got on the ground. The first employee then handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who subsequently fled the scene. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a face mask. Video surveillance footage is unavailable at this time.