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It took less than 15-Minutes… Bank Robbery Suspect Identified After On-Line Posting Released- Friday, April 11, 2008 Bear- Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 4:46 p.m., the Delaware State Police disseminated a news release concerning a bank robbery, which occurred at the Wachovia Bank, in Governors Square. As this information made its way to area media sources, detectives were actively working the case. The information pertaining to the bank robbery was posted on various news web sites, and in less than 15-minutes after these postings, calls came into investigators identifying the suspect. Detectives were able to compare a photograph on file of the subject callers were identifying, to that of the bank surveillance pictures, and confirm that they had their man. Warrants were then completed for Claude K. Mitchell, 46, of the 700 block of Pulaski Highway. Investigators teamed up and headed out to search for Mitchell. They eventually found him at his home and took him into custody without incident. Evidence was located at his residence also tying him to the heist. Mitchell was formally charged with Robbery 1st and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $30,000.00 secured bail. Governors Square Bank Robbery Released- Thursday, April 10, 2008 Bear- On April 10th, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Troopers were called to a robbery alarm at the Wachovia Bank, in Governors Square on Route 40. In this case a white male suspect entered the bank and approached a teller. He presented a demand note to the bank employee and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Suspect was last seen fleeing in a dark gray Toyota Camry style vehicle with New Jersey tags. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50-year-old, approx 5'08", heavy build, noticeable injury/droopy right eye, gray hair, gray full beard Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-834-2620 ext 4. |
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