Gas station robbed near New Castle

Gulf Market Place, 1703 Wilmington Road (Photo: Google maps)
Gulf Market Place, 1703 Wilmington Road (Photo: Google maps)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) A gas station was robbed at gunpoint near New Castle, the Delaware State Police reported Tuesday.

The crime happened about 10:50 p.m. Monday at the Gulf Market Place, 1703 Wilmington Road.

The masked robber confronted an employee and demanded cash from the register and cigarettes. She complied and the robber fled. No one was injured.

Police described the robber as a white male, 6 feet tall, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and dark blue pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call police 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.