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*Attempt To Identify* Delaware State Police Attempt to Identify Shoplifting Turned Robbery Suspects – Newark


Date Posted: Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Both    female    Male

Newark– The Delaware State Police are attempting to identify two suspects involved in a shoplifting turned robbery, which occurred at the Home Depot yesterday afternoon.

On December 15th, 2021, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a male suspect, and a female suspect entered the Home Depot, located at 1301 Churchmans Road, removed multiple home camera systems from the shelves, and attempted to exit the store without paying for the merchandise. While exiting the store, two loss prevention employees attempted to stop them. Both suspects resisted and pepper sprayed the employees. One of the employees was sprayed in the chest, and did not sustain any injuries. The other employee was sprayed in the face, and was treated by EMS. The suspects fled the scene in an older model white SUV with dark tinted windows in an unknown direction.

The male suspect is described as a black male, heavy build, approximately 40-years of age, approximately 5’9″ wearing dark colored clothing, and a mask.

The female suspect is described as a black female, heavy build, approximately 40-years of age, approximately 5’4″, wearing a dark colored jacket, white shirt, dark pants, and a mask.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or suspects should contact Corporal Santangelo with the Delaware State Police Troop 6 by calling 302-633-5000. 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, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 121621 1204

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