Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Shoplifting Turned Robbery at Macy’s Concord Mall

Date Posted: Friday, September 27th, 2024

Google map screenshot of Macy's store name on the wall behind three surveillance photo screenshots of the suspect

Google map screenshot of Macy's store name on the wall behind three surveillance photo screenshots of the suspect

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery stemming from a shoplifting at the Macy’s Concord Mall in Wilmington on Tuesday afternoon.

On September 24, 2024, at approximately 5:36 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Macy’s Concord Mall located at 4747 Concord Pike in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown black female was seen on the store’s surveillance videos taking clothing merchandise and attempting to leave without paying. The loss prevention employee contacted the female and tried to recover the items. During a struggle, the female suspect kicked the employee, implied that she had a gun, and reached for her waistband before fleeing from the store.

The suspect is described as a black female, approximately 5’4″-5’5″ tall with long black braids.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact detectives by calling (302) 365-8566. 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.