The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet in Newark this morning.
On January 25, 2025, at approximately 10:35 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Four Season Tobacco Outlet, located at 638 Plaza Drive in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, jumped the counter, threatened an employee with a knife and began removing tobacco products. Before fleeing the scene, the suspect punched the employee, he was not injured.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing black clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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