Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Brandywine Town Center Target in Wilmington last night.
On July 7, 2025, at approximately 6:36 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shoplifting turned robbery at Target, located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed 2 female suspects were confronted by a Target employee as they were exiting the store with unpaid merchandise. During the confrontation, one of the suspects sprayed the employee with a chemical spray, which also struck 2 customers entering the business. The suspects then ran out to the parking lot with the stolen merchandise, and fled in a grey Honda Odyssey toward Naamans Road. The 3 victims were evaluated by EMS at the scene.
The suspects are described as 2 unknown black females wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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