Newark (19711) – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place in the parking lot of the Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:59 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in the parking lot, outside of Samson’s Country Maid Deli, located at 14 Polly Drummond Shopping Center, Newark. An employee of the business had just returned to his vehicle which was parked in the lot, after closing the business for the night. As he sat in his vehicle, prior to driving off, he was approached by two suspects. The first suspect grabbed the victim as he sat in the drivers seat and demanded money, while the second suspect entered the vehicle through the passenger side front door. Once inside the vehicle Suspect #2 rifled through multiple bags that were on the front seat taking one of them. Suspect #1 made off with the victim’s wallet, cell-phone and car keys. Both suspects then entered in to a light colored vehicle and fled onto Linden Hill Rd. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1: Black male, 25-35 years of age, thin build, wearing all dark clothing to include a face covering.

Suspect #2:Black male, 25-35 years of age, thin build, wearing all white clothing and a dark covering over his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:092718 1820

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