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MAN HELD IN ROBBERY: Detectives arrested a 32-year-old New Castle man Thursday in connection with a cigarette store robbery last week. John R. Flamer was charged with first-degree robbery in the Feb. 2 incident at First State Discount Cigarettes in the 200 block of New Castle Ave., Master Cpl. Jeffrey Hale of Delaware State Police said. A New Castle City police officer recognized Flamer from a police bulletin released to area police agencies about the crime. Detectives went to Flamer's home and found evidence linking him to the robbery, police said. He is being held in the Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $30,000 secured bail. HOLDUP SUSPECT SOUGHT: Seaford police are investigating an armed robbery Thursday night at a local fast-food eatery. The holdup occurred about 9 p.m. at the Taco Bell on Sussex Highway, said Lt. Richard Jamison. The robber walked into the restaurant brandishing a black handgun and demanding money. An employee turned over an undisclosed sum of cash, and the robber fled. Officers assisted with K-9 teams from Dover and Delmar police departments could not find him. The robber is described as between 18 and 26 years old, about 6 feet tall and about 200 pounds. He had facial hair on his chin and was dressed in black pants and gloves, a blue cap and a mask. Police are asking anyone with information to call 629-6648 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.