***UPDATED RELEASE*** FEBRUARY 18, 2011 12:30 p.m.

SURVEILLANCE PHOTO OF SUSPECT RELEASED

Suspect:  Black Male, 30-35 years of age, 5’08” tall, medium build.  He was last seen wearing an olive green jacket, black t-shirt, dark pants, and green baseball cap

Detectives ask if anyone has information in reference to this incident that they are asked to contact Troop 2 Robbery Detectives at 302-834-2630 ext. 6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

Released: 021811 12:30 p.m.

DSP News Release:  Troopers Investigate Robbery of Artisans’ Bank

Location: Artisans’ Bank 1706 Marsh Road Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:   Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2:26 p.m.

Victim:  Unidentified Bank Employee

Suspect:  Black Male, 30-35 years of age, 5’08” tall, medium build.  He was last seen wearing an olive green jacket, black t-shirt, dark pants, and green baseball cap.

(Update to follow with surveillance photos when available)

Resume:  

Wilmington-Delaware State Police Robbery Detectives are investigating the robbery of the Artisan’s Bank branch in North Wilmington that occurred this afternoon.

The incident occurred as a male suspect entered the bank located at 1706 Marsh Road, Wilmington.  The suspect approached the teller, presented a demand note and implied that he had a weapon.   The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank on foot through the shopping center.

Detectives ask if anyone has information in reference to this incident that they are asked to contact Troop 2 Robbery Detectives at 302-834-2630 ext. 6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

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