Delaware State Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Walgreens pharmacy in Wilmington on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities responded to the store at 1509 Philadelphia Pike around 4:45 p.m. on June 1, 2026, following reports of a theft. According to investigators, the suspect was making a purchase when a store worker opened the cash register. At that moment, the man reached into the drawer, took cash, and fled the scene. During the incident, the suspect grabbed the employee’s arm as she attempted to prevent the theft, though she did not suffer any injuries.
Police describe the wanted individual as an unknown black male who was last observed wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
The investigation remains active under Delaware State Police Troop 1. Authorities are requesting anyone who saw the incident or has information that could help to reach out to Corporal K. Kelleher at (302) 761-6677. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime victims, witnesses, or those who have lost loved ones to sudden death can receive support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, available around the clock at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The unit can also be contacted via email at [email protected].
