State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

 

Updated DSP News Release: Tuesday, July 28th, 2009- Robbery Suspect Sought (originally released July 21st)

 

Woodside (Kent County)- Authorities have obtained the following surveillance images from a July 20th robbery at a Woodside liquor store- Liquor Warehouse. Unfortunately, because of the video format, the video itself can not be disseminated.  

 

It became apparent by watching the surveillance film that a second party was driving the get away car. 

 

Anyone who may recognize this subject or who may information pertaining to this case is asked to call Troop-3 at 302-697-4454 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

 

 

 

 

Original Release

DSP News Release:  Robbery Suspect Sought (originally released July 21st)

 

Location of Incident: Liquor Warehouse 5504 South DuPont Highway, Woodside, Kent County, DE

 

Date and Time of Occurrence: Monday July 20, 2009 at approximately 19:50 hours

 

Suspect(s):  White Male, wearing a brown long sleeve shirt, dark pants and black shoes with white or light colored soles.

 

Resume:

 

State police are searching for one possibly two suspects involved in robbery of a Woodside liquor store.

 

Just before 8 pm a burgundy minivan, possibly a Chevrolet Ventura, pulled to the rear of the store. A white male suspect exited the van from the passenger’s side and entered the store from the south front door. The suspect displayed a handgun and ordered several employees and customers to the ground. The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of currency and cigarette cartons.  The suspect also removed a purse from one of the customer before placing them in the cooler area of the store prior to fleeing.

 

No one was injured during the robbery and state police is asking for the public’s help. Anyone who may have been in the area last evening and may have seen something, no matter how insignificant they feel it is, is asked to contact the state police at Troop-3 by dialing 302-697-4454.

 

Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.  

 

 

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