Troopers Investigate Attempted Carjacking Of Elderly Female, Fox Run Shopping Center

Location:
Fox Run Shopping Center (parking lot in area of the Acme), 146 Fox Hunt Drive, Newark, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.

Victim:
82 year old female

Suspect:
Black male, 20-25 years of age, 6'0"-6'04" tall, average build. Last seen wearing a blue shirt and gray pants (no further physical or clothing description available).
No surveillance photos available for release

Resume:
Newark-Troopers are investigating the attempted carjacking of an elderly female that occurred this afternoon in the parking lot of the Fox Run Shopping Center, Newark.

The incident occurred this afternoon at approximately 3:30 p.m. as the 82 year old female had just finished shopping at the Acme in the Fox Run Shopping Center and was returning to her car pushing a shopping cart. The victim opened the car's rear driver's side door and placed her groceries on the rear seat. The victim closed the door and returned the grocery cart to the cart collection area and then returned to her vehicle. After getting into the driver's seat of her vehicle, she was confronted by a suspect that was in the rear seat. The suspect placed his hands on the victim's shoulders, demanding her to drive him to an undisclosed destination. The victim was quickly able to exit her car and began to scream for help. The suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot through the parking lot. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

“Troopers remind the public to be aware and alert of their surroundings in parking lots. Scan the area in and around your car as you approach it and look for suspicious persons or activity. Return to the store or to a public area if anyone looks or acts suspicious. Call 911 if any suspicious persons or activity is observed.”

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/ Information can also be provided to the Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."