Wilmington (19803) – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Fairfax area Wells Fargo Bank, that took place just before noon today.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:14 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 2011 Concord Pike, Wilmington. A male suspect approached a female teller and provided her with a demand note, while implying that he was armed with an explosive device. The victim teller complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then exited the bank, and fled in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, 6’0”-6’3”, 160-200 lbs., thin build, balding, wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Troop 2 robbery Unit by calling 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

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