WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are searching for two suspects accused of assaulting and robbing employees outside a Wilmington business early Sunday morning, leaving both victims hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.
According to state police, troopers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Old Capitol Trail at approximately 3:20 a.m. Oct. 18 following a report of a robbery.
Investigators said two employees were walking to their vehicles after finishing work when they were approached by two male suspects wearing pink masks.
The suspects allegedly assaulted both employees and stole their personal belongings before fleeing in a vehicle.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries described by police as non-life-threatening.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is handling the case.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Detective M. Kerrigan at 302-365-8487.
Information can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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