Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Wilmington area business on Wednesday night, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin.
Austin said the incident occurred at approximately 7:49 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Goodboy Vinyl, located at 2604 Kirkwood Hwy. The suspect approached an employee at the sales counter, displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The employee complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.
The suspect was described as a black male, 6’2”-6’5”, with a large build, in possession of a handgun.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective C. Hevelow of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8471.
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