Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Troopers Investigating Robbery in Newark

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Walgreen’s in Newark.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., troopers responded to Walgreen’s, located at 4114 Ogletown-Stanton Road in Newark, for a late report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that on October 9, 2024, at approximately 3:32 p.m., an unknown white male suspect entered the business, broke the glass on a display case, and removed merchandise. When an employee attempted to contact the suspect as he was fleeing the store, he threatened to shoot the employee. No weapon was displayed, and no one was hurt.

The suspect is described as an unknown white male, last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, a black knit hat, gray sweatpants, and black and white sneakers.

The Delaware State Police Troop 6 continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Senior Corporal A. Wingate at (302) 633-5000. 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 you 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.