Newark- Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the pictured suspect who is wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred at a drug store the end of May.

On May 23, 2021 at approximately 12:40 p.m., troopers responded to the Walgreen’s located at 2719 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE, 19702 for a robbery. The initial investigation determined the suspect entered the business and approached an employee at the sales counter. The suspect verbally demanded money from the register.  The employee complied and provided an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled the scene on foot toward Pulaski Highway.

No one was injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a light to medium skinned black male, approximately 20-30 years old, with a receding hairline, wearing an orange gaiter-style mask, black t-shirt, gray jogger pants, and black Nikes with white accents.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Det. Harris with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8410. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 071421 1408

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