Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Dollar General in Townsend

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at the Dollar General in Townsend. On December 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to a […] The post Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Dollar General in Townsend appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware. The post Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Dollar General in Townsend appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at the Dollar General in Townsend.

On December 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Dollar General at 4831 Dupont Parkway in Townsend. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male entered the store, approached an employee while displaying a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect took the employee toward the office area where a second employee was located. The suspect attempted to kick open the secured office door but was unsuccessful. The suspect again demanded money from the register but fled the store on foot when he learned police were responding. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a thin black male wearing a black ski mask and dark clothing.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Det. J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472. 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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