Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a purse snatching that took place in the parking lot of a Kennett Pike shopping center, early Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:33 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2018 in the parking lot of the Greenville Crossing Shopping Center located at 4011 Kennett Pike, Wilmington. A 77 year old female was loading groceries in to her vehicle when a male suspect approached her from behind, snatched her purse and knocked her to the ground. The suspect then entered a light colored vehicle and fled northbound on Kennett Pike.

The suspect is described as a heavy set male, 20-30 years of age wearing a light colored shirt and pants.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact 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:101618 1315

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