Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Wilmington Kohl’s

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning at Kohl’s in Wilmington.

On April 9, 2024, at approximately 11:37 a.m., troopers responded to a robbery at Kohl’s, located at 4437 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington. During the preliminary investigation, detectives learned that a woman came into the store, and employees recognized her as someone who had shoplifted from Kohl’s before. When a store employee approached and followed the woman out of the store, she pulled a gun and threatened him. The woman then went back into the store and stole several items before running away. Troopers searched the area for the woman but were unable to find her.

The suspect is described as black woman, thin build, wearing a brown Gap shirt and green leggings. As of now, surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.