Gunman robs Red Roof Inn in Dover

Red Roof Inn, DuPont Highway, Dover (Photo: Google maps)
Red Roof Inn, DuPont Highway, Dover (Photo: Google maps)

DOVER, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A gunman escaped with the cash drawer containing money from the Red Roof Inn, city police said Monday.

The robbery at 652 N. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) happened about 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said.

The robber with a small handgun demanded money from the clerk and fled with the drawer, which was later found in front of a nearby business just south of the hotel, Hoffman said.

The robber was described as a black male, about 5-feet-11 and 215-230 pounds. He was wearing a black coat and pants, black face mask and latex gloves.

Anyone with information is asked 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.