WILMINGTON, DE — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery at a business in Wilmington on February 25.
Wilmington Police responded to the 2000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue at approximately 4:12 a.m. following reports of an attempted robbery. The suspect, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly attempted to commit the crime while armed.
Detective Douglas Rivell of the Criminal Investigations Division is leading the investigation. During the course of his work, surveillance images of the suspect were obtained and have been shared to aid in the identification process.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or details about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Rivell directly at (302) 576-3633 or via email at douglas.rivell@cj.state.de.us. Additionally, tips can be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or visiting delawarecrimestoppers.org.
Officials confirmed that charges, once filed, are only allegations and all accused individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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