WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that unfolded Wednesday night at a Wilmington shopping center before the suspects fled on foot and disappeared into the city.
According to state police, troopers were called at approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 28 to the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue after a report of an armed robbery. Investigators said two male suspects, allegedly armed with handguns, approached a man who was sitting inside his Toyota Corolla.
Police said the suspects ordered the victim out of the vehicle and forced him to lie on the ground. One of the suspects allegedly stole cash from the victim before both men drove away in the Toyota. Authorities said the victim was not injured during the encounter.
Nearly an hour later, troopers located the stolen Corolla near East 27th Street and Rosemont Avenue. Police said two men were inside the vehicle, but when they noticed a patrol car, they ran from the area, abandoning the car. The suspects were not immediately apprehended.
The suspects were described as males with slim builds, believed to be between 16 and 20 years old. Police said both were wearing dark-colored clothing and ski masks at the time of the incident.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at 302-365-8440 or provide tips anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
All details released by police remain allegations. Any suspects identified or charged in connection with this incident are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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