Troopers Investigate Little Heaven Shore Stop Robbery

Frederica, De. - The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Valero Shore Stop that occurred last night.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred yesterday, on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at approximately 9:50 p.m., as two unknown black male suspects entered the Little Heaven-Valero Shore Stop at 7865 Bay Road, Frederica. The suspects went to the counter and one implied he was armed with an unknown make and model handgun, confronted a 43 year old male clerk of the Shore shop and demanded money. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to him. The suspects also stole candy and cigarettes before they fled from the store in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

Both suspects were described as black males approximately 5’10”-6’02” tall and were last seen wearing dark pants, dark shirts with masks covering their faces. There is no further physical or clothing description available. There is no video surveillance footage available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-2104. Information can also be provided by callingDelaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."