Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a purse snatching that took place in the parking lot of a Prices Corner area grocery store on Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in the parking lot of the Acme grocery store, located at 1308 Centerville Rd., Wilmington. A 71 year old female had just exited the Acme and was walking to her vehicle while pushing her shopping cart when a male suspect approached her from behind and grabbed her purse which was on her shoulder. A brief struggle ensued and the victim was knocked to the ground at which time the suspect was able to gain possession of the purse. The suspect was last seen on foot on Old Capitol Trail in the area of the Cranston Hall apartment complex. The victim sustained minor injuries from the fall but refused medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the 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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