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*UPDATE #3* Wanted Bank Robbery Suspect Commits Additional Robbery


Date Posted: Thursday, August 8th, 2019

Wilmington – Wanted bank robbery suspect Michael J. Wheeler, of Wilmington has been positively identified as the suspect responsible for an attempted robbery that occurred this afternoon.

This most recent incident occurred at approximately 4:19 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the TD Bank, located at 2502 Marsh Rd. Wilmington. Wheeler who is pictured above while attempting the robbery, approached a teller and demanded cash, however he fled without obtaining any money. The employee was not injured as a result of this incident.

Prior to this incident Wheeler was already wanted in connection with three  bank robberies that occurred between August 2-5, 2019 at the below locations.

  • August 2, 2019, WSFS, 105 Irish Hill Rd., Felton (DSP investigation)
  • August 5, 2019, M&T Bank, 399 E. Main St., Middletown (MPD investigation)
  • August 5, 2019, Wells Fargo, 814 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington (DSP investigation)

Wells Fargo Bank is offering a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of Wheeler.

This an active and ongoing joint investigation between the F.B.I, Delaware State Police and Middletown Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wheeler are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery UNit by calling 302-365-8566 or by calling 911.

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

Click on the following links to view related releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/06/update-2-reward-offered-bank-robbery-suspect-identified-still-at-large/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/update-bank-robbery-suspect-identified-still-at-large/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-north-wilmington/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/update-suspect-photos-released-troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/03/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

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Released:080619 1300

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