Detectives Investigating Strong-Arm Robbery at Bear Area Wawa

The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred yesterday evening at a Wawa in Bear.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 5:41 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at the Wawa, located at 1605 Pulaski Highway in Bear. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect approached a victim at the ATM inside the store. After the transaction was completed, the suspect attempted to grab the money from the victim, which led to a physical altercation. The victim held onto his money and began leaving the store; however, the suspect followed the victim and another physical altercation ensued near the front of the store. The suspect ultimately grabbed an undisclosed amount of the victim’s money and fled on foot toward Salem Church Road. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as an unknown white male wearing light-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.