Delaware Drug Store Robbed at Knifepoint

Delaware Drug Store Robbed at Knifepoint
FILE PHOTO: Pigeons are seen resting on signage for Walgreens, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., in Manhattan, New York City


Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery that occurred last night at a Walgreens in Wilmington.

On Saturday evening, troopers were called to the Walgreens store on Philadelphia Pike in response to the incident.
The suspect, described as a white male in dark clothing, demanded money from the registers while brandishing a large knife at an employee.

The suspect then left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Law enforcement officials from the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit are actively investigating the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.