DSP News Release: Detectives Probe Attempted Bank Robbery

Location: WSFS Bank, 1600 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:   Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.

Suspect: Black male, 30-35 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, with a medium build, medium dark complexion, and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap and a black t-shirt over top of a black long sleeve shirt, and blue jeans.

Victim:

-26 year old female bank employee

Resume:  

Stanton- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the attempted robbery of the WSFS Bank branch in Stanton that happened yesterday afternoon. 

The incident occurred as a male suspect entered the bank branch located in the 1600 block of W. Newport Pike at approximately 2:30 p.m. The suspect approached a female teller and presented her with a demand note for cash. The note implied that the suspect was armed, however; a weapon was not displayed. As the teller was in the process of placing money in a bag, the suspect fled in an unknown direction without taking the cash. There were no injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 2 robbery detectives 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 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.

Released Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.