Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area pizza shop that occurred yesterday afternoon.

WILMINGTON: Police say at approximately 4:16 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017, a male suspect entered the Bella Italy Pizza located at 4817 Governor Printz Boulevard where he approached the sales counter displayed an unknown make and model handgun as he confronted a male employee.

The suspect, who was described as a black male, demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the business and fled in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured.

According to police spokesman, Jeffrey R. Hale, The suspect was described as a black male. He was 27-28 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, weighed approximately 160 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, a black hat, and sneakers.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. 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.”