There was an armed robbery in the Rite Aid parking lot (Shoppes of Graylyn on Marsh Rd) just after 2am yesterday morning. I think most of us have had that late night trip to the pharmacy to buy medicine for a sick child or family member – getting held up at gunpoint should not be part of that experience. Especially around the corner from our neighborhood.
So please remain vigilant and don’t be an easy target. Lock your cars and lock your home (windows & doors). Keep some lights on (inside and out). Call 911 if you see any suspicious activity. The more info we can give to the police, the faster they can catch these guys. There is a contact number below (302-834-2630 ext 6) if you happen to know anything that could be related to yesterday’s crime.
-Ray
Ray Buchta
President, Chatham Civic Association
From: Day, John (DSP) [mailto:John.Day@state.de.us]
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:51 AM
Subject: Troopers Investigate Robbery of North Wilmington Pharmacy Customer
NEWS RELEASE
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.
Presented by Public Information Officer Cpl/1 John Day
P.O. Box 430| Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.632.0328 | john.day@state.de.us
DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Robbery of North Wilmington Pharmacy Customer
Location:
· Rite Aid, 1718 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
Date of Occurrence:
· Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at 2:20 a.m.
Victim:
· 28-year-old female
Suspect:
· Black male, 30-40 years old, approximately 5’9″ tall, average build (no further physical or clothing description available). Armed with a handgun.
· No video surveillance available for release.
Resume:
Wilmington – Troopers are investigating a robbery of a customer that occurred at the Ride Aid, 1718 Marsh Road, early yesterday morning.
The incident occurred at 2:20 a.m. when a 28-year-old female exited the store and prepared to enter her vehicle, which was parked in front of the business. She was approached by a black male suspect who pointed a gun at her, took her purse, and ran.
No one was injured during this incident.
If anyone has any information in reference to this robbery, they are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-834-2630 extension 6, or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”
Released: 082913 0850