Wilmington, DE – A woman was robbed at knifepoint in a Wilmington Kohl’s parking lot Wednesday evening, according to Delaware State Police.
According to troopers, officers responded around 6:50 p.m. to the Kohl’s on Kirkwood Highway, where a woman was approached by an unknown man while sitting in her car. The suspect allegedly opened the vehicle’s door, pointed a knife at her, and demanded property before fleeing in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck. Authorities said the victim was not injured.
The suspect is described as an unidentified male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a ski mask, a dark-colored t-shirt and dark pants. Police said no surveillance video or images of the suspect are currently available.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is continuing to investigate. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or by messaging the Delaware State Police Facebook page.
The Delaware Victim Center is available for those impacted by crime and can be reached at 1-800-842-8461. Additional victim services and resources are available by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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