DSP News Release:  Delaware State Police Currently in Pursuit of Bank Robbery Suspects 

Location:

·         105 Irish Hill Road Felton, De

DATE and TIME:  

·         Friday August 29, 2011 4:52 p.m.

Victim(s):

·         1^st National Bank of Wyoming Felton, De

Suspect:

·         Black male wearing a black and gray shirt and gray sweatpants NFD

·         One suspect in currently in custody

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Felton, De-Delaware State Police and several Police agencies are currently searching for a black male suspect wearing a black and gray shirt and gray sweatpants.  The suspect was last seen in the area of 505 Steeles Ridge Road Wyoming Delaware. 

The incident began around 4:52 p.m. when one of the two suspects entered the 1^st National Bank of Wyoming located at 105 Irish Hill Road Felton Delaware.  The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash.  Once the suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of United States Currency he and the 2^nd suspect fled the scene. 

The suspects were observed driving away from the crime scene in a black Ford Explorer displaying New Jersey registration.  The suspects were observed by an unmarked Law Enforcement unit and followed until several other units could get closer. 

At some point the suspects recognized they were being followed and began discharging ammunition from an unknown type of firearm at the unmarked patrol vehicle.

The Ford Explorer crashed in a ditch in the area of 505 Steeles Ridge Road where one suspect was taken into custody and the second continued to flee on foot.  The suspect who fled is described as a black male wearing a black and gray shirt and gray sweatpants. 

Delaware State Police and other Local Law Enforcement Agencies have set up perimeters in the area of Steeles Ridge Road. 

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.  Residents are being asked to stay inside their residence and report any suspicious activity to the 911 Center.  Also be advised plain clothes Law Enforcement Officers are also searching the area.  

This is preliminary information and additional details will be released as soon as they become available.  Cpl/3 Jeffrey Hale will be providing additional updates he can be contacted at 302-632-0328

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police 911

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Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 

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Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.