Dollar General robbed in Ogletown

Salem Village Square (Photo: Google maps)
Salem Village Square (Photo: Google maps)

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (10/6/2015) A masked man with a knife robbed a Dollar General store in Ogletown, the Delaware State Police reported Monday.

The crime happened about 9:50 p.m. Sunday at 20 Salem Village Square, at Salem Church and Chapman roads.

The robber confronted two employees and demanded cash from the register. They complied and he fled.

No one was injured.

The robber was described as a white man in his 40s, about 6 feet tall and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and brown boots.

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.

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