Troopers Seek Public’s Help In Identifying A Subject

Location: Steele's Gun Shop, 28815 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE

Date of Occurrence: Wednesday July 10, 2013 at approximately 1:15 p.m.

Suspect:
White male, 55-65 years old wearing a blue and white short sleeve Hawaiian style shirt, blue shorts, and a white baseball hat (No further physical or clothing description) (Surveillance Photos Attached)

Resume:
Lewes, DE- The Delaware State Police is asking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a subject who stole a firearm from a local gun shop.

The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday July 10th when a male subject entered Steele's Gun Shop located on Lewes-Georgetown Highway and asked for a part to a gun. While the store owner left to assist the suspect, he removed a .45 caliber handgun off the counter and placed it in the waistband of his shorts before leaving the store. The suspect possibly goes by the name of Michael and may be driving an older style van with handicapped tags or a placard.

If anyone has any information on incident, they are asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 ext. 249 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."