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Newspaper Delivery Person Robbed at Gunpoint Released Thursday, October 09, 2008 Woodside – The Delaware State Police are investigating an early morning robbery that involved a local newspaper carrier being robbed at the Uncle Willies on DuPont Hwy in Woodside this morning at 1:40 am. Investigators learned a 59 year old Magnolia women, was at the Uncle Willies preparing for her newspaper deliveries. The victim informed police she was organizing her newspapers outside of her vehicle in the parking lot when a full sized dark colored pickup truck pulled into the parking lot. The victim states she was working on the papers when she heard footsteps running up behind her when someone grabbed her and shoved her into the passenger side door of the suspect’s pickup. The suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded money. After the victim advised she did not have any money, the suspect struck her in the head with the handgun. A second suspect exited the truck and entered the victim’s vehicle and removed her cellular telephone. The suspects fled the area. The victim sustained a minor injury and did not require medical treatment. The first suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 – 25 yrs of age, 5’7’ – 5-9”, wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie. The second suspect is described as a white male approximately 20 – 25 yrs of age, 5’6’ – 5-8”, wearing a longed sleeve black hoodie. The pickup truck was described as black in color with round headlights. Video surveillance is currently not available. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call investigators at Troop #3 at 697.2104 ext 305. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
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