Newark Police investigate robbery at car dealership

5:37 p.m., May 28, 2013--Newark Police are investigating a robbery at the Matt Slap Subaru car dealership, 255 East Cleveland Ave., that occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 28. 

According to police, a man entered the customer service area and requested change for a $5 bill from the receptionist. He then handed her a note that demanded money and advised against calling the police. 

The suspect placed his hand on his hip implying that he had a weapon, but none was displayed at any time. The receptionist handed him an undisclosed amount of cash, and he fled the area on foot, last seen running toward Christopher Drive. A University of Delaware Police canine unit assisted in conducting a track for the suspect without result. 

The suspect is described as approximately 50 years old, 6 feet tall, with short salt-and-pepper colored hair, wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans. 

Anyone with additional information on this incident should contact Detective James Skinner at 302-366-7110, ext. 135, or james.skinner@cj.state.de.us. Anonymous tips can be texted to 302NPD, with the message to TIP411. Information also can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com, where a reward may be available. 

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