The Valero gas station on Centerville Road in Wilmington was robbed Monday night by two male suspects, one of whom displayed a weapon and demanded money. The suspects fled the scene with an unknown amount of cash towards Albany Place. New Castle County Police did not release details of the incident through official channels but shared information via a local neighborhood network.
Authorities are asking residents in the Albertson Park neighborhood to review their surveillance footage for any suspicious activity on the evening of August 26 between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Tips can be reported to Detective Bruhn. Meanwhile, Delaware State Police are investigating a similar armed robbery that occurred at a different Valero gas station in the area.
On August 27 at around 12:11 a.m., an unknown masked white male suspect brandished a firearm at an employee at the Valero on McKennans Church Road, demanding money from the cash register before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. It is unclear if the two incidents are related.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to the authorities. The linked robberies have sparked concerns in the community, and law enforcement agencies are working diligently to ensure the safety and security of residents in the area.
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