Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a North Wilmington Dollar Tree store in which an employee was sprayed with pepper spray.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:23 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Dollar Tree, located at 3602 Miller Rd., Wilmington. A female suspect removed merchandise from the display and exited the business without paying at which time she was confronted by an employee of the business. Upon being confronted she sprayed the employee with pepper spray and then fled in a green, unknown make and model SUV.

The suspect was described as a black female, 28-35 years of age, 5’5” tall, average build, wearing all dark clothing and a white head wrap.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Trooper J. Klink 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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