Delaware State Police are currently investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in the Wilmington area on Tuesday evening.

On April 26^th, 2022, at approximately 6:06 p.m., troopers responded to the Family Dollar located at 2021 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, for a reported robbery. The investigation determined three subjects entered the business and attempted to remove merchandise without paying. When store employees confronted the subjects, a physical altercation ensued which resulted in two employees sustaining minor injuries. The three suspects then fled the area. The victims refused medical treatment at the scene.

The first suspect is described as a black female, approximately 25-30 years old, approximately 5’07” – 5’09” tall, weighing approximately 160-170 pounds, with a ponytail in her hair.

The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25-30 years old, approximately 5’07” – 5’08” tall, weighing approximately 160-170 pounds, with short hair.

The third suspect is described as a black female, approximately 30-35 years old, approximately 5’05” – 5’07” tall, weighing approximately 180-200 pounds, with long black braided hair.

There are currently no surveillance images of the suspects available.

This case remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling 302-365-8510. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042722  1341

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