Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police detectives are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the Walgreens drug store, located at 1710 Faulkland Road, Wilmington.
The investigation has determined that a subject who had been observed browsing in the store, approached the sales counter to make a purchase. As the 17 year old, male employee opened the cash drawer to complete the transaction, the subject displayed a black, unknown, make and model handgun and demanded money. The employee complied, and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The subject then fled in an unknown direction.
The employee was uninjured as a result of this incident.
The subject was described as a black male, in his 20’s, 5’8”-5’10”, with an average build. He was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and dark pants. The subject was also wearing a mask, as well as having the hood of the sweatshirt pulled tight around his face.
If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Detective D. Dukes, of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit, at 302-365-8566. 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: 120117 1410
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