BEAR, DE – The Rite Aid on Governors Place in Bear was robbed at knifepoint Thursday morning, according to a report by the Delaware State Police. At around 8:30 am, a man armed with a knife entered the store, which was only occupied by two employees at the time, and threatened an employee behind the counter near a cash register.
Police said Shannon Harrison, 42, of Bear, made an unknown comment while pointing the knife at the store clerk.
The two employees were able to flee the store and notify the police. Upon their arrival, police took Harrison into custody without incident. He was charged with an attempt to commit felony robbery.
According to a report by the Delaware State Police, “On June 16th, 2022, at approximately 8:49 a.m., troopers responded to Rite Aid, located at 701 Governors Place in Bear, for a robbery in progress. The suspect, identified as Shannon Harrison, entered the store and pointed a knife at an employee who was standing behind the cash register. The suspect then made an unknown statement to the victim. There were two employees and zero customers in the store at the time of the incident. The employees were both able to flee the store without injuries. As troopers arrived on scene, they were able to take Harrison into custody without any further issues. He was transported to Troop 6, where he was charged with attempting to commit a robbery in the first degree (Felony).”