Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in the parking lot of a Claymont area grocery store on Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:09 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Food Lion, located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike. A 28 year old female was parked in front of the Food Lion waiting for a friend to exit the business. As she was waiting a male suspect who had his face concealed, entered the front passenger seat of the vehicle. He then ordered the victim out of the vehicle while implying that he had a weapon. The victim complied and the suspect then fled in the vehicle. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The vehicle is a black, Toyota Camry, bearing Delaware tag 324322.

The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’5”-5’7” tall, 130-150 lbs., thin build with a fabric covering his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Efelis at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677

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:123119 1305

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