Delaware State Police are searching for a suspect who held up a Wawa store in New Castle during the early morning hours on Friday.
Authorities responded to the convenience store at 1515 North Dupont Highway around 5:00 a.m. on March 13, 2026, after receiving reports of an armed robbery. According to investigators, a male suspect walked into the store and confronted an employee, ordering them to hand over money. After the worker hesitated, the man went around the counter and repeated his demands while pretending to have a weapon. The employee gave the suspect an unknown sum of cash before he escaped the scene. No injuries were reported during the incident. Police say the robber left in a dark-colored SUV that had been parked outside on North Dupont Highway.
Investigators from Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit are handling the case and seeking public assistance. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the robbery is urged to reach out to Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. Tips can also be submitted through private Facebook messages to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime victims and witnesses needing support can access services through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides 24-hour assistance via their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Support is also available by emailing [email protected].
