Wilmington (19803) – Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man for his role in an armed robbery, that took place during a drug deal, which occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, in the parking lot of the Concord Mall located at 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

The investigation has determined that while inside the Concord Mall, a 22 year old New Castle man, agreed to purchase marijuana from a subject later identified as Riquan Mack, 18, of Wilmington. Both subjects then re-located to the rear parking lot of the mall to complete the transaction. Once outside Mack demanded money from the victim while lifting his shirt, which revealed a black handgun tucked in his waistband. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of money to Mack who then fled on foot. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

Through various investigative leads and measures, Troopers were able to positively identify Mack as the subject involved in the robbery. On Thursday, November 16, 2017, Troopers located Mack in a vehicle parked in the lot of Brandywine High School, at which time he was taken into custody without incident.

Mack was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2, where he was arrested and charged with one count of Robbery 1^st Degree. He was then arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2, and released on $20,000.00 unsecured bond.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Corporal J. Scaramazza at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111717 1101

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