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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