Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening outside the Food Lion located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.
Officials said on October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:52 p.m., troopers responded to Food Lion following a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that a 78-year-old female victim was approached by three unidentified male suspects as she returned to her vehicle. The suspects were standing near the cart return area, which was next to her car.
As the victim attempted to enter her vehicle, one of the suspects grabbed her purse according to police. A brief struggle ensued, causing the contents of the purse to spill onto the ground. One suspect then took the victim’s car key fob from the ground, and all three suspects fled the scene on foot police said. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the incident.
The suspects are described as black juvenile males. Two were wearing dark-colored clothing, while the third was wearing a light-colored hoodie.
