KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A gunman escaped with cash from the Oceanmart Deli, the Delaware State Police said Tuesday.
The robbery at 2501 Red Lion Road (Route 71) happened about 7:20 p.m. Monday.
The robber, armed with a handgun, confronted a male clerk at the front counter while two other employees worked at the rear of the store.
The robber demanded cash and the clerk complied. The robber then fled on foot across Red Lion Road.
No one was injured, police said.
The robber was described as a white male, 5-feet-9 to 5-feet-10 and 170-180 pounds. He had his face covered and was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call troopers a 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.