Suspect Vehicle in Criminal Investigation Flees from Troopers

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police conducting a criminal investigation attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a possible suspect vehicle which fled into Pennsylvania.

At approximately 5:56 p.m., on March 7, 2022, Delaware State Police responded to King of Gold, located at 2201 Silverside Rd., for a reported armed robbery. The unknown suspect entered the business and demanded money while displaying a handgun before fleeing the business. No one was injured during the robbery and an undisclosed amount of money was obtained.

On March 9, 2022, at approximately 4:27 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to Sunoco, located at 3615 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, for a robbery. During the incident two male suspects entered the business and demanded money and merchandise while implying they had a weapon. The suspects then fled the business in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured during the robbery and an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise was obtained.

On March 9, 2022, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to Acme, located at 2098 Naamans Rd., Wilmington, for two male suspects who entered the store and attempted to shoplift. When the suspects were confronted, one of the suspects struck the victim while the other implied he had a weapon before fleeing the area.

As troopers were investigating the series of criminal complaints, a possible suspect vehicle and suspects were observed by troopers. Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the white Ford Escape at which time the vehicle fled into Pennsylvania. At that time, multiple suspects were taken into custody.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, as detectives work hard to conduct a thorough investigation. This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Once more becomes available, additional details will be released.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 030922 2128

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