Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Involved in an Attempted Robbery of an Elderly Man

Seaford, DE - The Delaware State Police are asking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify two subjects involved in the attempted robbery and assault of an elderly man.

The incident took place on Saturday June 14, 2014 at approximately 6:30 a.m. when a 78 year old male victim was approached outside of the Royal Farms, located at 8800 Concord Road, by a black female who asked him for help due to mechanical issues with her vehicle. As the male victim was walking to his vehicle to retrieve a paper towel in order to check the oil in the female’s vehicle, the female suspect began following him. When the victim turned around to face the female, he was sprayed in the eyes with pepper spray. The female suspect then attempted to take the victim’s wallet from his pants pocket, but the victim was able to cover his pocket with his hands and move away. The female, along with a black male who was accompanying her, then fled the area in their own vehicle in an unknown direction.

The female suspect was described as 5’04”-5’06” tall, 120-30 lbs., medium skin tone, dark colored hair, wearing multi-colored pajama bottoms and a dark colored t-shirt.

The male suspect was described as a black male with short dark hair, wearing a white tank top with green lettering across the front, tan shorts and tan sneakers. (No further physical description)

Suspects operating an older model white Chevrolet Blazer with unknown registration.

Surveillance photos attached.

If anyone has any information on these subjects or this incident, they are asked to contact Sgt. G. Windish at 302-856-5850 ext. 218 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."