Liquor store robbed in Hockessin

Westgate Wine and Spirits (Photo: Google maps)
Westgate Wine and Spirits (Photo: Google maps)

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A gunman robbed the Westgate Wine and Spirits store on Tuesday night, Delaware State Police said tonight.

The robbery was reported at 8:18 p.m. at 4115 Newport Gap Pike.

The male robber, armed with a handgun, entered the front door and confronted two clerks at the front counter. The gunman demanded cash from the register and a clerk complied, turning over an undisclosed amount.

He then fled on foot toward Graves Road.

The robber was described as white, about 5-feet-11 and 170-190 pounds. His face was covered and he was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call troopers at 302-834-2630.

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