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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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DSP News Release: Tuesday, April 28, 2009- 2nd Strong Arm Robbery Reported at Canby Park
Location of Incident: Canby Park Shopping Center, 1900 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Monday, April 27, 2009, at approximately 5:35 p.m.
Suspect(s): · Black male, 21-25 years of age, approximately 5'10" 185-195 lbs, short black hair, and wearing black t-shirt · Black male, 20-25 years old, approximately 5'10"-6'0" 175-185 lbs, wearing a black cap, blue t-shirt
Resume: State Troopers are investigating another strong arm robbery at the Canby Park Shopping Center.
At approximately 5:30 last evening, a 29-year-old male victim was walking through the rear parking lot of the shopping center when he was approached by two black male suspects. One of the suspects physically restrained the victim while the second subject rummaged through the victim’s pockets.
At one point, one of the suspects punched the victim in his face causing a minor injury. After obtaining a small amount of money, the suspects fled on foot toward Maryland Avenue.
This is the second incident within a week at this shopping center. The last case occurred on April 21st and also involved a strong-arm style robbery.
Authorities are asking that residents use caution while walking in the area. Precautions should be taken which involve most specifically not walking alone.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case should contact the Troop 2 robbery unit at 302-834-2630 ext 6 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. |
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