MILFORD, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place yesterday afternoon at Shawnee Country Store. At approximately 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the business, located at 6994 Shawnee Road. According to investigators, two employees and a customer were inside the store when the suspect jumped over the counter and displayed a knife. He demanded an employee open the cash register, before removing an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled the scene. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. Detectives are collaborating with neighboring agencies to determine if this robbery is linked to other recent crimes. The Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to look into the incident. Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has relevant information is urged to contact Detective J. O’Neil at (302) 752-3810. Tips may also be sent via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
