Armed man robs store on Route 141

Market Place, 752 W. Basin Road (Route 141) (Photo: Google maps)
Market Place, 752 W. Basin Road (Route 141) (Photo: Google maps)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/25/2015) An armed man robbed a convenience store on Route 141 late Thursday night, Delaware State Police said this morning.

The robbery happened about 9:33 p.m. at the Market Place, 752 W. Basin Road (Route 141).

The robber, armed with a handgun, confronted two clerks who were behind the counter. They turned over cash and he fled. No one was injured.

The robber was described as white, 20-30 years old and 5-feet-8 to 5-feet-9. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and a black mask.

Police asked anyone with information to call troopers at 302-365-8566.

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