Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a knife-wielding robber who targeted a Newark convenience store early Sunday morning.
Authorities were called to the Shore Stop at 796 South Old Baltimore Pike around 8:15 a.m. on May 3, 2026, following reports of an armed robbery. According to investigators, a masked individual brandishing a knife entered the store and confronted an employee behind the counter. The perpetrator ordered the worker to hand over money from the cash register, which the employee did. The robber then escaped on foot with an unknown sum of money. Fortunately, no one sustained injuries during the incident.
Detectives with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit are actively working the case. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or has relevant information to reach out to Detective S. Marioni at (302) 365-8388. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime victims, witnesses, or families affected by sudden loss can access support services around the clock through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. Help is available 24/7 by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by emailing [email protected].
