City of Wilmington
News from the Office of Police Chief Michael J. Szczerba
For Immediate Release
Monday, January 21, 2008
Contact:
M/Sgt. Steven H. Barnes
Wilmington Police Headquarters
300 N. Walnut Street
(302) 576-3162 (office)
On Sunday, January 20, 2008 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Wilmington Police responded to Seasons Pizza in Elsmere in regards to a robbery. There, they met with a 19 year old employee who stated that he had just delivered a pizza in the 1000 block of W. 8th Street when he was attacked by three suspects. The suspects punched and kick him and ultimately stole the cash he had in his pockets. They fled in an unknown direction. The victim then drove back to Seasons Pizza and reported the crime to Wilmington Police. He sustained several cuts and bruises but refused medical treatment
The suspects are described as three black males, 15 to 17 years of age, wearing hooded sweatshirts.
Anyone with information can call Wilmington Police Detectives at 302-576-3620 or 911.
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