Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a bus stop on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington, Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:39 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 at a bus stop located in the area of 1905 Maryland Avenue. Two females, 50 and 82 years of age respectively, were seated at the bus stop when they were approached a male suspect. The suspect first approached the 50 year old, displayed a knife and demanded money. The victim then became engaged in a brief struggle with the suspect who knocked her to the ground. The suspect then approached the 82 year old victim, still with the knife displayed and snatched her purse. The suspect then fled on foot towards Alban Dr.

The 50 year old victim who sustained a minor injury due to falling to the ground was able to retain her property. The 82 year old victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect could only be described as a black male, approximately 30 years of age, 6’00”-6’5″ tall.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding th incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 robbery Unit by calling 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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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