Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Magnolia – The Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a female’s purse while she was shopping in a store.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m., Tuesday August 15, 2017, as a female customer was shopping at the Dollar General, located at 56 West Birdie Lane.  A male subject, who had already been reported acting suspiciously in the store, approached the female victim’s shopping cart and put his hand on her purse.  The female then covered her purse with both hands and screamed that she was being robbed.  The suspect then removed his hand from the purse and began running out of the store.  As he was fleeing, he threw box of detergent at a male employee who was trying to block his escape.  The suspect exited the store and continued running in a southerly direction.  The victim and employee were not injured.

The suspect was described as white male, 25-35 years of age, 5’06”-5’08” tall, 150-170 lbs.  He was last seen wearing grey shorts, white T-shirt, and blue baseball hat. (No further physical or clothing description).  No weapon was displayed.

Surveillance photo attached.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective D. Blomquist at 302-698-8426. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 090517 1150

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