Delaware State Police currently investigating a string of armed robberies in Kent County

In Kent County, Delaware State Police are currently are investigating a string of armed robberies.

According to authorities, a suspect entered the Family Dollar in Rodney Village, Dover around 9:22 p.m. allegedly confronting a female employee with a gun demanding cash.

Police say he fled by foot with an undisclosed amount.

However, a second incident was reported at 10:18 p.m. at the Canterbury Shore Stop in Felton and police say he entered the store demanding money before fleeing.

If anyone has any information, they are urged to contact police at 302-698-8502 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333

The suspect was described as a male, approximately 6’00” tall, thin build wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, a white undershirt with his face covered, dark pants, armed with a handgun.