Middletown Radio

Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area liquor store that occurred last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:55 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Creekside Spirits, located at 1124 Capital Trail, Newark, when troopers responded to an armed robbery. Investigation determined a male suspect entered the store and confronted a male employee while displaying a handgun. The suspect demanded money from the register and the employee complied with demands. After the first employee was unable to open a second register the suspect confronted a second employee who complied and opened the additional cash register.  The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled out of the back of the store. The suspect fled on foot westbound on Capital Trail towards a nearby apartment complex. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 6’1”- 6’3” tall, 270-300 lbs., wearing a light-colored shirt, dark pants and shoes, and a mask.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Master Corporal Seitz of Troop 6 by calling 302-633-5000. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..