Delaware Police Investigating Knife-Point Robbery in Milford

MILFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon at Shawnee Country Store.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, troopers responded to the business following reports of a robbery. Police determined that two employees and a customer were inside the store when the suspect jumped over the counter and brandished a knife. He demanded an employee open the cash register, then removed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured during the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. Detectives are working with neighboring agencies to determine if this incident may be connected to other recent robberies.

The Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective J. O’Neil at (302) 752-3810. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.