Super 8 Motel in Harrington robbed at gunpoint

Surveillance image from Super 8 Motel released by Harrington police.
Surveillance image from Super 8 Motel released by Harrington police.

HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (8/8/2015) A gunman robbed the Super 8 Motel on U.S. 13 in Harrington, city police said Friday.

The robbery happened about 12:10 a.m. Thursday at 17010 South DuPont Highway.

Lt. Earl Brode said the robber was a black man, 5-feet-8 to 6 feet, 150-160 pounds and wearing dark pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, gloves and a partial mask.

He entered the lobby through the front door , displayed a black handgun and demanded cash from an employee.

The gunman fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, Brode said.

He asked anyone with information to call Detective Gillespie at 302-398-4493 Ext. 14

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

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Surveillance image from Super 8 Motel released by Harrington police.
Surveillance image from Super 8 Motel released by Harrington police.