Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance With Identifying Robbery Suspect

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday evening at a Rehoboth Beach grocery store.

On November 27, 2022, at approximately 7:35 p.m., troopers responded to the Safeway located at 19283 Coastal Highway regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Troopers learned that an unknown woman had attempted to leave the store without paying for a cart full of personal care items. When the woman was confronted by a store employee, she pushed the cart into the employee and retrieved pepper spray from her shirt. The suspect then sprayed the employee before fleeing from the store with most of the items in the cart. The suspect was last seen traveling westbound on Miller Road in a large older-model black SUV. Responding troopers were unable to locate her or her vehicle following the incident.

The suspect is described as a white female with blonde hair and was last seen wearing dark jeans, a turquoise long-sleeve shirt, black gloves, and a facemask. Photographs of the suspect have been provided for reference.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding this suspect to please contact Corporal A. Stimac by calling 302-703-3299. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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