Armed Robber Targets Claymont Dash In Store Early Tuesday Morning

Delaware State Police are searching for a masked suspect who robbed a Dash In convenience store on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont during the early morning hours of January 6th. The perpetrator threatened staff while pretending to have a weapon and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Delaware State Police detectives are working to identify a suspect who held up a Claymont area convenience store during the overnight hours Tuesday.

Authorities were called to the Dash In store on Philadelphia Pike at 3700 around 2:40 a.m. on January 6, 2026, following reports of an armed robbery. According to investigators, a male suspect entered the establishment and threatened an employee while pretending to be carrying a weapon. The individual forced the worker to access the cash drawer before fleeing with money from the register. The perpetrator escaped on foot, though police have not determined which direction he traveled. Store personnel were not harmed during the crime.

Police have released a description of the individual they’re seeking: a male dressed entirely in black attire, including a facial covering and gloves.

The case remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit detectives. Authorities are asking members of the public who may have seen the robbery or possess information related to the case to reach out to Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. Tips can also be submitted through private messaging on the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting 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. The toll-free assistance hotline is available at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), and services can also be reached via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Source: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2026/01/06/state-police-investigating-claymont-convenience-store-robbery/