Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong arm robbery that took place in the parking lot of a Newark area shopping center, just before noon on Monday.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:47 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2019 in the parking lot of the Four Seasons Shopping Center, just outside the Walgreen’s Pharmacy. The 21 year old male victim had just exited the Walgreen’s and was preceded by another subject who had been inside the business at the same time. Once in the parking lot the subject confronted the victim and demanded the contents of his pockets. The victim refused at which time the subject began striking him multiple times with a closed fist. The subject then proceeded to remove cash from the victim’s pockets before fleeing in a gray unknown make and model vehicle. The victim refused medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a black male, 18-25 years of age, wearing a black knit cap, gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked ot contact Cpl. J. Dempsey at Troop 2 by calling 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@state.de.us. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:120319 1130

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