Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong arm robbery that took place in the parking lot of the Bank of America on Wednesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the parking lot of the Bank of America, located at 5215 Concord Pike, Wilmington. A 68-year-old female had just exited her vehicle and was walking across the parking lot when she was approached by a male suspect who asked if she needed help. The suspect grabbed the victim’s backpack and a brief struggle ensued. The victim was knocked to the ground at which time the suspect was able to gain possession of the backpack and fled on foot. The suspect was last seen on foot on Naamans Road in the area of the Stratford apartment complex. The victim sustained minor injuries from the fall but refused medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a thin white male, approximately 5’10” tall with a beard.

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, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 060321 1029

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