Sunoco gas station robbed in Newark

Sunoco, South College Avenue at Welsh Tract Road in Newark (Photo: Google maps)
Sunoco, South College Avenue at Welsh Tract Road in Newark (Photo: Google maps)

NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/23/2016) A gunman robbed a Sunoco gas station on South College Avenue, the Newark police reported Friday.

The crime happened about 7:50 p.m. Thursday at Welsh Tract Road.

Police the the 38-year-old man working at the business reported a white male dressed in black clothing and with a handgun demanded money from the cash drawer, then fled on foot toward Welsh Tract Road.

The robber was about 6 feet tall, with thin build and carrying a back pack, Lt. Bill Hargrove said.

No one was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Daniel Bystricky at 302-366-7100 ext. 3136 or Daniel.Bystricky@cj.state.de.us.

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