Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that took place in a Walgreen’s parking lot Thursday evening.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021, in the parking lot of Walgreens, located at 802 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Investigation determined three male suspects approached a 41-year-old female victim while she was closing the trunk of her vehicle parked outside of the store. One of the suspects demanded the victim’s keys while displaying a handgun. The victim complied, and ran back inside of the Walgreens for help. Troopers arrived on scene, and discovered the victim’s vehicle was still in the parking lot, however the suspects had fled with the car keys. Further investigation revealed the suspects fled on foot towards Duncan Road.
The suspects were described as three black males, approximately 20-25 years old, wearing all dark clothing. There are no surveillance images available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Harris of Troop 2 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. (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 Amina Ali
Released: 121721 1134
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