Burger King in Claymont robbed at gunpoint

Burger King, 2911 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont
Burger King, 2911 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont (Photo: Google maps)

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (4/27/2015) Two men robbed a Burger King restaurant at gunpoint on Sunday, Delaware State Police reported today.

The robbery happened about 8:45 p.m. at 2911 Philadelphia Pike.

One man with a handgun confronted a 26-year-old woman working at the restaurant while the second man acted as a lookout, police said.

The gunman demanded cash and the clerk turned over an undisclosed amount. The two men then fled and no one was injured.

Both robbers were described as black and 20-30 years old. One was 5-feet-10 to 6-feet-1 and weighed 150-180 pounds. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and black sneakers.

The second was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans, dark sneakers and had a mask covering his face.

Police asked anyone with information to call 302-365-8566.

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

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