DSP News Release: Detectives Probe Bear Bank Robbery

Location: Wells Fargo Bank, 1601 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.

Victim:  23 year old Newark, DE woman

Suspects:  White male, 35-45 years of age, 5’07”-5’10” tall, with an average build. He was last seen wearing a green military style winter coat, black sneakers, and olive green military hat, black glasses, black sneakers, and yellow gloves.

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Bear- Delaware State Police detectives are investigating the robbery of a Bear area bank that occurred early yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 8, as a male suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank located in the 1600 block of Governor’s Place, Bear, DE. The suspect approached a 23 year old female bank teller and presented her with a demand note for cash. The note implied that the suspect was armed; however, no weapon was displayed. The teller then turned over and undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then fled the bank in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-834-2630 ext. 6. Citizens may also provide tips by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also call 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.

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Text Keyword “DSP” and your message to 274637 (CRIMES)

Released Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.