DSP News Release: Detectives Probe Robbery of Pike Creek Bank

Location:  WSFS Bank, 4730 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:   Saturday, March 05, 2011 at 9:50 a.m.

Victim: 

-26 year old Newark, DE man

-26 year old Hockessin, DE man

Suspect:  

White male, 23-28 years of age, 6’00” tall, 165-175 lbs. with a thin to average build. He was last seen wearing a beige or tan jacket, dark gloves, dark pants, and black framed sunglasses. He was also carrying a dark colored bag and a large black handgun. The suspect was also described as having an Eastern European or Russian accent.

Resume:  

Pike Creek- Delaware State Police robbery detectives are currently investigating the robbery of the WSFS Bank branch located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center in Wilmington this morning.

The incident occurred as a male suspect entered the bank branch located in the 4000 block of Limestone Road at approximately 9:50 a.m. The suspect approached two bank tellers and displayed a large black handgun. He then demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash from the tellers and fled from the bank. The suspect was last seen entering a silver vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet, and fleeing from the parking lot in an unknown direction. The bank tellers were not injured.

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-834-2630 ext. 6. Citizens may also provide a tip 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 Saturday, March 05, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.