Bear- Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at TD Bank located at 1001 E. Songsmith Drive in Bear, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper.
Pepper said on October 7, 2020, at approximately 1:47 p.m., troopers responded to TD Bank for a reported bank robbery. The initial investigation revealed the suspect entered the bank, approached the counter, and passed a note to the bank teller. The teller understood a robbery was occurring and complied with the demands. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank on foot toward the Lowes parking lot. No one was injured during the incident, and no surveillance footage is available at this time.
The suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years of age, approximately 5’08”-6’02” tall, average build, and wearing dark-colored clothing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective B. McDerby with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-834-8436.
