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Troopers Attempting to Identify Bank Robbery Suspect


Date Posted: Thursday, April 4th, 2019

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a Kirkwood Hwy., PNC Bank branch Wednesday morning, and are asking for assistance in identifying the suspect.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:17 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the PNC Bank, located at 4725 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. The pictured suspect approached a teller and provided a note advising of a robbery. The suspect then verbally demanded money while implying that he was in possession of a weapon. The teller complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect who then fled on foot. The teller was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 30-35 years of age, 6’00” tall, average build, full beard, wearing a brown jacket, denim pants and a brimmed hat.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts are asked to contact Detective B. McDerby of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8436.

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@state.de.us.

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Released:040419 0815

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