Armed suspect storms Dollar General in Townsend before fleeing empty-handed
TOWNSEND, DE — A masked gunman stormed into a Dollar General store on Dupont Parkway Tuesday night, forcing employees toward a secured office and demanding cash before fleeing the scene as police responded to the alarm.
The attempted robbery took place around 9:30 p.m. at the Dollar General located at 4831 Dupont Parkway. According to Delaware State Police, a black male suspect wearing a ski mask and dark clothing entered the store, brandished a handgun, and confronted an employee near the front of the store. He then forced the employee toward the office area, where another staff member was located behind a locked door.
The suspect attempted to kick open the door but was unable to gain access. He again demanded cash from the register but abruptly fled on foot after becoming aware that law enforcement was en route. No money was taken, and no injuries were reported.
Detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit are now leading the investigation. The suspect is described as a thin black male wearing a black ski mask and dark clothing. Surveillance footage has not yet been publicly released.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472 or submit tips anonymously via Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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Key Points
- An armed robbery attempt occurred at the Dollar General in Townsend around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday
- The suspect fled on foot without cash after failing to access a secured office and learning police were responding
- No injuries were reported, and Delaware State Police are actively investigating