DSP searching for suspect in Felton armed robbery

The Delaware State Police have reported they are investigating the robbery of a south Felton area gas station that happened early Monday morning.

Officials say the initial investigation has determined that the incident happened around 3:50AM. According to the report, a man walked into the Uncle Willies on South DuPont Highway holding a knife. The suspect apparently confronted an employee at the counter, and demanded money from the register.  

Officials say the employee then ran from behind the counter and into a back room as the suspect removed money from a safe. The suspect then left the store, and the victim was reported as uninjured in the incident.

Authorities describe the suspect as a man, 5’10” tall, last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and sweatpants, black gloves, and a mask covering his face, while armed with a knife.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective J. Dear at 302-698-8540. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 using the keyword “DSP.”