BEAR, DE – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred at Wells Fargo last Thursday evening. Troopers were dispatched to 1601 Governors Place around 5 p.m., following a report of the incident. The suspect, described as a black male around 5’8” with an average build and believed to be about 30 years old, fled the scene on foot.
Upon their arrival, the Troopers learned that the suspect had entered the bank just before closing time. He had threatened an employee with a note indicating the presence of a bomb. This led the employee to place an undisclosed amount of money in a bag for the suspect. The suspect had then forced the employee to approach another bank teller to withdraw additional cash.
During this time, a 54-year-old woman was finishing up a large cash deposit. The suspect noticed the money on the counter, reached over, and took an undisclosed amount.
He was last seen heading east towards Bear Christiana Road through the parking lot. No injuries were reported in relation to this incident.
