DSP News Release: Troopers on scene of Bank Robbery

Location: PNC Bank, 84 University Plaza, Newark, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Friday, September 09, 2011 at 9:40 a.m.

Suspect:    

-White male in his twenties, 6’00” tall, with a skinny build. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue t-shirt, black pants, and a baseball cap.

Resume: 

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police detectives are currently investigating the robbery of the PNC Bank located in the University Plaza Shopping Center in Newark, DE.

Initial information is that a male suspect entered the bank at approximately 9:40 a.m. He then presented a teller with a demand note for cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled in an unknown direction.

This investigation is in its early stages. More detailed information will be released as soon as it is provided.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 ext. 6 or ext. 0.  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 Friday, September 09, 2011 at 11:35 a.m.