Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon at the Family Dollar in Wilmington.
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., troopers responded to the Family Dollar, located at 1311 East Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a black male suspect entered the business, selected merchandise, and approached the counter demanding money with a handgun. The employee did not comply, and the suspect fled with the merchandise from the store in a silver SUV. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. 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 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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