Liquor store robbed on U.S. 13 near New Castle

Pockets Discount Liquors on U.S. 13 near New Castle (Photo: Google maps)
Pockets Discount Liquors on U.S. 13 near New Castle (Photo: Google maps)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) Pockets Discount Liquors on U.S. 13 near New Castle was robbed at gunpoint early Friday, the Delaware State Police reported.

The robbery at 337 S. DuPont Highway happened just before 1 a.m.

Employees turned over cash from the register and the man with a gun fled. No one was hurt.

The robber was described as black, 18-30 years old, 5-feet-10 and 170-180 pounds. He was wearing a brown zip-up hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, grey sneakers and a black mask.

Police asked anyone with information to call 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.

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