Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning at the Walgreens located at 2719 Pulaski Highway in Newark.
On December 7, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the business and approached an employee while displaying a handgun. The suspect directed the employee to the rear office, where another employee was counting money. He then restrained both employees with zip ties before removing an undisclosed amount of cash from the counter and fleeing the store on foot. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a black male with curly black hair. He was wearing a black face covering and dark clothing. Troopers responded to the scene and searched the area, but the suspect was not located.
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who has relevant information about the robbery is asked to contact Det. J. Dempsey at (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.
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