Armed robber gets cash at Valero in Little Heaven

Valero Little Heaven
Valero gas station and convenience store on Bay Road (Route 1) in Little Heaven (Photo: Google maps)

LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) An armed man escaped with cash from a Valero gas station on Route 1, state police said this morning.

The robbery happened about 11:20 a.m. Monday at the gas station at 7865 Bay Road.

The man armed with a handgun fled west behind the gas station and convenience store.

The clerk, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured.

The robber was described as 20-25 years old, 5-feet-10 to 6 feet and 160-170 pounds. He was dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with black pants.

Police asked anyone with information to callĀ 302-697-2104.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.