New Castle (19720)-  The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Frank R. Torres who is wanted in connection.

The incident occurred on July 20, 2019, at approximately 3:03 p.m., when Troopers responded to the Walmart located at 117 Wilton Boulevard, New Castle for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with a 49-year-old male victim who indicated he had been robbed.  Further investigation revealed that while the victim was in the restroom, he was grabbed by Torres who was displaying a knife.  A brief struggle ensued and Torres obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and a cell phone from the victim prior to fleeing the scene.  The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.

Troopers have been unable to locate Torres who currently has active warrants out of Troop 2 for the following:

• Robbery First Degree
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Frank R. Torres is asked to contact Troop 2, Corporal Kerrigan at 302-834-2620. 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 072119 1642

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