Gas station robbed at gunpoint on U.S. 13 in Dover

US Gas, 461 N. DuPont Highway, Dover (Photo: Google maps)
US Gas, 461 N. DuPont Highway, Dover (Photo: Google maps)

DOVER, DELAWARE (11/3/2015) A US Gas station on U.S. 13 was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday night, Dover police said today.

The robbery at 461 N. DuPont Highway happened about 10:25 p.m.

Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said the robber, with a black cloth over his face, pointed a large black handgun at a 21-year-old employee and escaped with cash and other items from the store. He was last seen heading northeast.

The robber was described as black, about 5-feet-9 and 175-200 pounds with gray camouflage hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.

Hoffman asked anyone with information to contact police at 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.