CLAYMONT, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place overnight at the Circle K in Claymont.
According to police, at approximately 12:09 a.m., troopers responded to the Circle K located at 698 Naamans Road, Claymont for an armed robbery.
“An investigation determined a male suspect entered the store and roamed around the store shopping until all customers had left,” police said. “The suspect then approached an employee behind the sales counter, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. As the suspect walked behind the sales counter, a second employee came out from the kitchen area. The suspect displayed the gun towards the second victim and demanded him back to the kitchen. The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene on foot towards Peachtree Lane. No one was injured in this incident.”
The suspect is described as a black male approximately 6’00” tall with a average build, wearing dark clothing and a mask. There are no surveillance images available at this time.
According to police investigating the incident, no suspects or motives have been announced at this time. No arrests have been made.