Troopers Investigate Robbery In The Parking Lot Of A Rehoboth Supermarket

Location: Giant Food, 19312 Lighthouse Plaza Boulevard, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday March 11, 2014 at approximately 9:20 p.m.

Victim: 66 year old female, Lewes, DE

Suspects:

Unknown subject (no physical or clothing description). No weapon displayed.
No surveillance video or photos available.

Resume:
Rehoboth Beach, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a robbery of a 66 year old female in the parking lot of the Giant Food store.

The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday evening as a 66 year old female from Lewes was walking through the parking lot of Giant, located at 19312 Lighthouse Plaza Boulevard, when an unknown subject approached from behind and pushed her to the ground. The subject removed the victim’s pursed and then fled the area on foot. State Police K9s and Aviation searched the area and were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was slightly injured in the attack and was treated and released from Beebe Medical Center. The victim was unable to provide a detailed description of the assailant.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 ext. 245 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 at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."