Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Troopers Investigating Wilmington Area Bank Parking Lot Theft from Vehicle

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Bank of America, Concord Pike

The Delaware State Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred yesterday afternoon in a bank parking lot in Wilmington.

On April 29, 2024, at approximately 2:33 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle in the parking lot of the Bank of America located at 5215 Concord Pike, Wilmington. The investigation revealed two unknown male suspects distracted the victim by falsely claiming her car’s tire was on fire as she was driving out of the bank’s parking lot. While the victim stopped and checked on her tire, one of the suspects entered her car and stole money that the victim had just withdrawn from the bank. The suspects then fled on foot towards Concord Pike.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males. As of now, surveillance video and images of the suspects are not available.

Delaware State Police Troop 1 Troopers are still investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Trooper C. Holzwarth by calling (302) 761-6677. 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.