Exxon gas station robbed at gunpoint in Stanton

Main Street Exxon, Stanton (Photo: Google maps)
Main Street Exxon, Stanton (Photo: Google maps)

STANTON, DELAWARE (12/1/2015) The Main Street Exxon gas station was robbed at gunpoint on Monday night, the Delaware State Police said.

The robbery happened about about 8:15 p.m. at 414 Main St.

The robber was described as a black man about 18-25 years old and about 5-feet-10. He was wearing a black hat, black jacket. black pants and black boots. A white shirt or towel covered his face.

He fled on foot in a northeast direction, police said.

Anyone with information is asked 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.