Food Lion store robbed at gunpoint in Bear

Food Lion store, 1607 Pulaski HIghway, Bear (Photo: Google maps)
Food Lion store, 1607 Pulaski HIghway, Bear (Photo: Google maps)

BEAR, DELAWARE (7/6/2016) A gunman wearing a motorcycle helmet escaped with cash from a Food Lion grocery store in Bear on Monday night, Delaware State Police said.

The robbery happened about 7:30 p.m. at 1606 Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40).

The robber showed a handgun and confronted a female cashier. She turned over money from the register and the robber fled out the store to the east.

No one was injured.

The robber was described as 5-feet-8 to 6 feet and weighing 175-200 pounds. He was wearing a long-sleeve black T-shirt, black pants and brown boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.