WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery reported Monday afternoon at a Walgreens store on Philadelphia Pike.
According to state police, troopers responded at approximately 4:45 p.m. Monday to the Walgreens located at 1509 Philadelphia Pike after receiving a report of a robbery.
Investigators said an unidentified male suspect was purchasing an item when he allegedly grabbed cash from an open register drawer after an employee opened it during the transaction.
Police allege the suspect fled the store with the money. According to investigators, when the employee attempted to stop the theft, the suspect grabbed her arm before leaving the scene.
Authorities said the employee was not injured during the incident.
The suspect was described by police as an unidentified Black male who was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Delaware State Police Troop 1 continues to investigate the case. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Corporal K. Kelleher at 302-761-6677. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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