REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Police are asking the public's help with identifying a woman wanted for robbing a Rehoboth Beach supermarket on Sunday night.
Delaware State Police said it happened at around 7:30 p.m. at the Safeway located at 19283 Coastal Highway. Police said an unknown woman had attempted to leave the store without paying for a cart full of personal care items. Troopers said that when the woman was confronted by a store employee, she pushed the cart into the employee and retrieved pepper spray from her shirt. The suspect then sprayed the employee before fleeing from the store with most of the items in the cart, according to police.
The suspect was last seen traveling westbound on Miller Road in a large older-model black SUV. Responding troopers were unable to locate her or her vehicle following the incident.
The suspect is described as white and with blonde hair. She was last seen wearing dark jeans, a turquoise long-sleeve shirt, black gloves, and a face mask.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding this suspect to contact Cpl. A. Stimac by calling 302-703-3299. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
