The robbery happed at 5:20 p.m. at the Country Maid Deli, located on the 100 block of Christiana Road.
According to investigators the suspect entered the store and immediately leapt over the counter to confront the 53-year-old female employee.
The suspect allegedly held an object against the employee's side and demanded money. The employee complied by opening the cash register and the suspect then grabbed cash from the drawer and fled the store on foot.
There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 25-30 years old, standing 5'8"-5'10" tall, 175 lbs. and last seen wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt and tan pants.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
