DSP News Release Update: Friday, February 13, 2009- Robber Identified and Arrested- “Detectives Seek Publics’ Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect”

Wilmington- The Delaware State Police have arrested Donald Grier, Jr, 27, of Wilmington.  He was identified by law enforcement officers once the surveillance picture from the robbery was disseminated amongst colleagues. 

On February 12^th, armed with an arrest warrant, Grier was taken into custody and formally charged with felony Robbery 1^st. He was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $30,000.00 cash only bail.

 

        

Donald Grier

 

DSP News Release: Thursday, February 05, 2009- Detectives Seek Publics’ Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect

Location of Incident:  7-Eleven, 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Thursday, January 8, 2009, at approximately 5:45 a.m.

Suspect:  White male, possibly Hispanic, 18 to 23 years old, 6-0 to 6-2, large build, 215 to 235 lbs., short black hair, wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt with unknown logo on the front, white t-shirt, and blue jeans with the leg faded.

Resume:  Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven on Governor Printz Boulevard.  They have been successful at obtaining and enhancing surveillance pictures which are now available for the public to view.

This incident in question occurred on January 8^th at about 5:45 in the morning.  In this incident, the below-pictured suspect entered the store and proceeded to walk aimlessly around the business.

He finally approached the service counter and ordered two hot dogs from the clerk. The clerk prepared the food and turned the order over to the suspect. About this same time, the other patrons in the 7-Eleven had all left.  With the store empty, the suspect ran behind the sales counter and displayed black pistol. He then demanded money from the clerk who complied.

With the loot in hand, the suspect fled from the store towards Edgemoor Gardens.  An area canvas was conducted by responding Troopers and a cash drawer from the business along with a pistol were recovered.   The pistol was later determined to be a Daisy CO2 BB gun.

Anyone who may recognize this suspect is asked to call investigators at 302-834-2630 ext. 6. Tips can also be forwarded to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.