A person selling candy in a Wilmington shopping center parking lot was forced to hand over property after an armed suspect displayed a handgun, according to Delaware State Police.
WILMINGTON, Del. — A person selling candy in the parking lot of a Wilmington shopping center was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening after refusing an initial demand for property, according to the Delaware State Police.
The robbery occurred at approximately 5 p.m. in the 3100 block of Kirkwood Highway. Investigators said the suspect fled the scene with the victim’s belongings, and no injuries were reported.
Suspect displayed handgun during confrontation
According to Delaware State Police, the victim was walking through the shopping center parking lot selling candy when an unidentified suspect approached and demanded the victim’s property.
When the victim initially refused, the suspect displayed a handgun. Police said the victim then complied with the demand, and the suspect fled before troopers arrived.
Investigation remains active
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the armed robbery.
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. Tips may also be submitted by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Key Points
- A candy seller was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening in a Wilmington shopping center parking lot.
- Police said the suspect displayed a handgun after the victim initially refused to hand over property.
- Delaware State Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.
Related: Delaware State Police, Wilmington, Kirkwood Highway, Armed robbery, Delaware Crime Stoppers
