The New Castle County Police are currently investigating the robbery of Mack’s Mini Mart located in the 100 block of Mario Drive in Bear Friday evening.

(Bear, Del.-19701) On Friday (1/6) evening at approximately 5:40 p.m., County Police responded to Mack’s Mini Mart for a robbery.  The employee advised she was on the telephone and standing behind the cash register when an unknown suspect entered the store and ordered the employee to open the register.

The suspect then removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled the store on foot running through the park and across Rivers End Drive.

The suspect has been described as an African-American male, thin build, approximately 5’10 tall, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants and sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Castle County Police by dialing       (302 ) 573-2800.  Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com.

As a reminder, tipsters may also call Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.

Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.