Milford Police search for Wawa robbery suspect

Joseph W. Prouse, Jr., 23, of Milford, Del.

Milford Police say they are investigating a robbery of the Wawa on North DuPont Highway that happened Tuesday night.

At around 11:45 PM, police say a man entered the Wawa and gave an employee a note demanding money and stating he was armed with a gun.

The employee reportedly turned over cash and the suspect fled from the store.

No injuries were reported.

Police released a description of the suspect on Wednesday that soon led to tips identifying him as 23-year-old Joseph W. Prouse, Jr.

Police encourage anyone with information on Prouse's location to call Detective John Horsman of the Milford Police Department at 302-422-8081 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

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