DOVER, Del.- Dover police are trying to identify a group of suspects wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident that turned into a robbery at the Macy's department store in the Dover Mall on Sunday.
According to police, a loss prevention employee observed a group of four women allegedly concealing clothing items in several plastic bags. The women were accompanied by two young children.
The employee reportedly attempted to retrieve the items once the suspects passed all points of purchase. When he grabbed one of the bags, two of the women sprayed him with pepper spray. The use of the pepper spray makes this incident a robbery case, police said.
The women fled the area after spraying the employee, according to police.
Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130. Tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-TIP-3333.
A cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest, police said.
