Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Home Depot on Tuesday evening.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the Home Depot, located at 3600 Miller Rd., Wilmington. While inside of the store a male suspect removed a drill set from its packaging and exited without paying. The suspect was confronted by a 29-year-old male employee who attempted to stop him. To avoid apprehension, the suspect displayed a handgun towards the employee and threatened him. The suspect then fled on foot behind the rear of the business. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 25-30 years of age, 6’0” tall, wearing a dark colored shirt, jeans and a face covering.
No surveillance images are available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Dukes of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8412. 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
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell
Released: 081121 0937
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