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Update #1 Bank Robbery in Claymont Released- Saturday, March 22, 2008 Claymont- Detectives from the Delaware State Police have identified the bank robbery suspect responsible for the WSFS case from March 19th. Brandon J. Rietheimer, 21, of the 200 block of Governor Printz Boulevard was arrested at his residence on Friday night, March 21st. Investigators learned of Brandon’s identity after receiving tips from the surveillance photograph released and disseminated by the media the night of the robbery. Troopers executed a search warrant at Rietheimer’s home yesterday and were surprised when, inside the residence, they located a small, but sophisticated, “marijuana grow.” This pot growing bank robber assembled this indoor “grow” complete with automatic timers, lighting apparatus and watering system. Eight established marijuana plants were seized. Rietheimer was formally charged with the following offenses: Robbery 1st (felony), Manufacturing Marijuana (felony), Possession with the Intent to Deliver Marijuana (felony), Maintaining a Dwelling for Keeping Narcotics (felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor). He was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $24,500.00 secured bail. Original Release: Bank Robbery in Claymont Released- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Claymont- On Wednesday, March 19th, at approximately 9:34 a.m., Troopers were called to the WSFS bank, located inside the Superfresh at 2105 Philadelphia Pike, for a bank robbery. A male subject entered this location and approached a teller. The robber displayed a black handgun and handed the teller a bag. He demanded cash and the teller complied. The suspect left this location on foot and was last seen running in an easterly direction across Philadelphia Pike toward Rolling Road. Checks of the area by patrol officers and K9’s were met with negative results. The suspect is described as a white male, thin build, 17 – 23 years old, 5’09” – 5’11” tall, fair skin, and acne. He was wearing a dark colored ‘hoodie’ and dark pants. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call the Troop 2 Robbery Squad at 302-834-2620 ext 4 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Online tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm |
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