Attempted Robbery Investigated At Rehoboth Area Motel

Location: Americana Inn Motel, 36012 Airport Road, Rehoboth, Delaware, Sussex County

Date of Occurrence: Friday, October 30, 2009, at approximately 9:18 p.m.

Suspect(s): Unknown race, male subject, 5’08”, 165 pounds, wearing jeans, a dark shirt and a mask covering his face.

Resume: Troop 4 detectives are investigating the attempted robber of a Rehoboth Area Motel from last evening.

At approximately 9:18 p.m. the above described masked suspect walked into the Americana Inn and approached the service counter. He was armed with a handgun and he demanded cash from the clerk.

There were two witnesses who happened upon the robbery and fled themselves when they saw the gunman. When they ran away, so did the robber- empty handed.

There is no surveillance video to disseminate at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call Troop 4 Major Crime detectives at 302-856-5851 ext. 3 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.