DSP News Release Update: Friday, February 13, 2009- Robbery Suspect Identified and Arrested- “Robbery Suspect Photo Released… Identity Sought“

Newark- Detectives from the Delaware State Police Robbery Squad have arrested Daniel J. Russo, 23, of Capano Drive in Newark. 

Russo was identified as the Wawa robber after an anonymous tip was received by a person who saw the released surveillance pictures in the local media.  He was arrested yesterday, charged with 1 count of Robbery 2^nd (felony) and issued $1,000 cash bail.  This subject posted bail and was released from custody. 

 

Daniel J. Russo

DSP News Release: Monday, February 09, 2009- Robbery Suspect Photo Released… Identity Sought

Location of Incident: Wawa, 4601 Stanton-Ogletown Road, Newark, Delaware

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Sunday, February 8, 2009, 3:45 a.m.

Suspects:  White male, approximately 18 to 25 years of age, approximately 5’05’’ to 5’08’’, thin to average build

Resume: Early yesterday morning, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Troopers were called to a strong arm robbery at the Wawa on Stanton-Ogletown Road. 

In this case, a male suspect entered the store and approached the service counter.  When a store clerk opened the cash register door to complete a sale, the suspect lunged over the countertop and reached into the register drawer. The bandit grabbed an undisclosed amount of money and fled from the store on foot. 

In this case, excellent surveillance photographs were obtained these picture can be viewed at the bottom on this news release.  Anyone with information pertaining to this case, or the suspect’s identity, should call investigators at 302-834-2630 ext. 6. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.  

 

  

Unidentified Robbery Suspect