The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a Millsboro area store that occurred last evening.

MILLSBORO: Police say about 9:15 P.M. Tuesday evening a male suspect armed with an unknown type handgun entered the Millsboro Dollar General store, located at 26012 John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro. The suspect approached the store employee and demanded cash. The suspect grabbed an undisclosed amount of money then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured.

According to police spokesman, Richard D. Bratz, the suspect was described as white male approximately 5’09” to 6’00” tall, approximately 150-160 lbs. wearing dark colored hooded sweatshirt with his face covered armed with an unknown make and model handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective T. Williams-Snipes at 302-752-3897. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”