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Delaware Convenience Store Customer Foils Armed Robbery: Police

Delaware State Police said a customer foiled a robbery of a convenience store in Felton.

The suspect entered the Canterbury Shore Stop early Thursday and approached the counter with handgun, said police.

The suspect demanded that a male customer get on the floor, but the customer refused, said police. The customer then blocked the entryway when the male suspect tried to get behind the counter.

The suspect then fled without any merchandise or money, said investigators.

The customer and employees were not injured in the incident.

The suspect wore a dark-colored sweatshirt with gray and white colored pants, said police. [[238427591, C]]

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