Armed robbers hit Wawa near New Castle

Wawa Basin Road, New Castle, Delaware
Wawa store at 531 E. Basin Road (Photo: Google maps)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) Two masked, armed robbers escaped with cash from a Wawa convenience store near New Castle, state police said this morning.

Three women working at the store were not injured.

The crime happened about 11:35 p.m. at 531 E. Basin Road (Route 141).

The two robbers fled toward the William Penn Village Apartments, Master Cpl. Jeffrey Hale said.

They were described as 5-feet-6 to 6 feet tall and wearing black clothing. One had a handgun.

Hale asked anyone with information to call 302-834-2630.

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