Suspect sought in connection to Milton gas station robbery

Troopers are searching for a suspect, after they say he was involved in an armed robbery of a Milton gas station.

Delaware State Police say on Thursday, just after 7:40 PM, a man went into the Valero Gas Station, on Deep Branch Road, with a handgun, in Milton. Troopers say the man approached the clerk at the counter and demanded cash from the register. 

According to the report, the clerk complied with the suspect's demands and was able to take an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then reportedly fled the scene. The clerk was not injured during the incident.

Authorities describe the suspect as having a man with a thin build, standing approximately 5'06" to 5'08" tall, wearing a dark colored hooded sweat shirt, camouflage face mask, blue jeans, dark colored sneakers and armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information related to the identity of the suspect is asked to call Detective R. Mills at 302-752-3800 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.