Authorities are searching for a gunman who held up a Claymont pharmacy on Christmas Eve morning, making off with cash and personal belongings from a customer.
The incident unfolded at Darley Pharmacy on 111 Darley Road around 9:50 a.m. on December 24, 2025, according to Delaware State Police. Investigators say a white male entered the establishment and pulled out a firearm, ordering an employee to hand over money from the cash drawer. After the worker cooperated with his demands, the armed man also forced a customer to surrender their belongings before escaping with both the stolen cash and personal items. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during the holdup.
The case remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit detectives. Authorities are urging anyone with information about this crime to reach out to Det. D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
For those affected by crime or sudden loss, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center provide round-the-clock support through their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Support services can also be accessed by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Source: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2025/12/26/state-police-investigating-armed-robbery-at-a-claymont-pharmacy/