Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which a woman was threatened with a hammer, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
On Sunday, October 14, 2018 at approximately 4:38 p.m., Troopers responded to the Wawa located at 2030 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, in reference to a male subject threatening a female with a hammer. Upon their arrival they located the 31 year old victim who was still in the parking lot, however the suspect had already fled the scene.
The investigation determined that the victim was in a retail establishment on the Kirkwood Highway when she observed the male suspect, who she believed was following her. She felt uncomfortable with the suspect’s actions so she left the store and drove to the Wawa. As she was driving she observed the male following her in his vehicle. After pulling in to a parking space at the Wawa, the suspect pulled in directly behind the victim, blocking her vehicle. The suspect then approached the victim as she sat in her vehicle and began banging on her window, demanding that she exit the vehicle and talk to him. When she refused the suspect returned to his vehicle and retrieved a hammer which he proceeded to wave at the victim, again demanding she exit her vehcile. The victim remained in her vehicle and the suspect eventually fled onto Limestone Rd. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 30-35 years of age, 5’5”-5’9” tall. His vehicle was described as a brown or grey Ford Explorer.
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the pictured suspect is asked to contact Cpl. J. Jefferson at Troop 6 by calling 302-633-5000.
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:101518 1110
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