WILMINGTON, DE – Three shoplifters got violent with store employees at the Wilmington Dollar General store on Kirkwood Highway Tuesday night. Police are now investigating the incident as a ‘stron arm’ robbery.
According to the Delaware State Police, at approximately 6:06 p.m., troopers responded to the Family Dollar located at 2021 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, for a reported robbery.
“The investigation determined three subjects entered the business and attempted to remove merchandise without paying,” DSP said in a statement today. “When store employees confronted the subjects, a physical altercation ensued which resulted in two employees sustaining minor injuries. The three suspects then fled the area. The victims refused medical treatment at the scene.”
The first suspect is described as a black female, approximately 25-30 years old, approximately 5’07” – 5’09” tall, weighing approximately 160-170 pounds, with a ponytail in her hair.
The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25-30 years old, approximately 5’07” – 5’08” tall, weighing approximately 160-170 pounds, with short hair.
The third suspect is described as a black female, approximately 30-35 years old, approximately 5’05” – 5’07” tall, weighing approximately 180-200 pounds, with long black braided hair.
There are currently no surveillance images of the suspects available.