Dollar Tree in Dover robbed by man with gun

Dover police released this surveillance image of man sought in Dollar Tree robbery.
Dover police released this surveillance image of man sought in Dollar Tree robbery.

DOVER, DELAWARE (8/14/2015) A man with a handgun robbed the Dollar Tree store in Dover late Thursday night, city police reported this morning.

The crime happened about 10:30 p.m. at 261 N. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13).

The man pulled a black firearm from his shorts and pointed it at employees, Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said, after handing them a note demanding money.

The workers turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the man fled south from the store.

He was described as white, heavy set with a gray T-shirt, gray shorts, dark sneakers and glasses.

Police asked anyone with information to call 302-736-7111.

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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