DSP News Release Update: Friday, February 13, 2009- Subject Identified and Arrested- “02/10/09 Cowardice Robber Targets Handicapped Older Female in Purse Snatching”

Wilmington- On Friday, February 13, 2009, Troopers arrested Ryan M. Osterlof, 24, of Country Flower Road in Newark.  He was identified when a citizen recognized Ryan from surveillance pictures released by DSP and covered by the local media. 

Warrants were completed and Osterlof was taken into custody. He was also linked to a check fraud incident which occurred on February 6^th, at the WSFS located at 4730 Limestone Road. 

Osterlof was formally charged with Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony (felony), Theft (felony), Forgery 2^nd (felony) and Theft (misdemeanor).  Bail was set at $5,000.00 secured and he was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute. 

 

Ryan Osterlof

 DSP News Release: Tuesday, February 10, 2009- Cowardice Robber Targets Handicapped Older Female in Purse Snatching

Location of Incident: 1941 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware (Limestone Medical Aid Facility)

Date and Time of Occurrence: Monday, February 09, 2009, approximately 1:41 p.m.

Suspects: White male, 6'00”-6'02", thin build, wearing dark-colored multi shaded hooded Sweatshirt; operating a black 4 door vehicle reportedly bearing partial DE registration ending in “??3837”

Resume:  Troopers responded to the 1900 block of Limestone Road Yesterday afternoon for the report of a purse snatching. 

This investigation revealed a 62-year-old female victim arrived at the above location for a doctor's appointment. The victim is physically handicap and had trouble moving about.  She walked into the building and attempted to enter one of the suites when a white male suspect pretended to assist her.

The suspect partially opened the door for the victim and subsequently grabbed her purse from underneath her left arm. The suspect fled out of the building and into an illegally parked car. The vehicle was described by witnesses as newer model Nissan bearing a Delaware registration.

Pictures were obtained of the suspect from the medical facility surveillance system.  These photos are attached below.  Anyone who may recognize this suspect is asked to call 302-633-5000- ext 760. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.