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Police: Teenager robbed at gunpoint in New Castle

Published  January 1, 2016 3:51pm EST
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP/WTXF) -- New Castle County Police are looking for a man who robbed a teenager at gunpoint.

It happened about 7:20 p.m. Thursday at Briarcliff Drive and Aquilla Drive, the department said in a news release.

Police say a 17-year-old was walking home when a man with a handgun confronted him. Officers say the man demanded the youth's belongs, and ran away after receiving them. The stolen items were later located by the victim in the area of the Wawa, according to police.

Numerous County Police units and a police K9 searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate the suspect. He is described as a black male being about 6'05" tall, wearing a black hoody and black puffy jacket.

Anyone with information for this incident should call the New Castle County Police Department at (302) 573-2800. Someone with information can also visit our website at www.nccpd.com 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.