Suspect sought in gas station robbery attempt

WILMINGTON MANOR - Del.

It happened just after 9 this morning at a BP gas station in the Wilmington Manor section of Delaware..

A male suspect entered the BP Gas Station located on US Rt. 13 and Harrison Avenue.

The suspect bought an item to purchase to the counter.

The 54 year old male clerk on duty opened the cash register to complete the sale, and the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the register.

The clerk struggled with the suspect inside of the store, and the fight continued outside of the store before the suspect fled without any money.

He was last seen entering a red Chevrolet passenger vehicle and fleeing in an unknown direction.

The clerk suffered minor injuries.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 ext. 6.

Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword "DSP" plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).

Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.

Callers can also submit information via the internet at Crime Reports.

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