Middletown Radio

The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at a Dollar Tree located in Wilmington, DE.

The incident occurred on May 4, 2022, at approximately 8:57 p.m., when troopers were dispatched to the Dollar Tree located at 3601 Silverside Road, Wilmington, for a report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that a male suspect entered the store and approached the sales counter demanding money. The suspect kept his hands in pocket resembling he was carrying a weapon. The employee did not comply with the suspect’s demands, so he fled the scene on foot without obtaining any cash.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

There are currently no photos of the suspect available at this time.

The suspect was described as a white male approximately 30-40 years old, 5’11”-6’ tall, 170-180 lbs., wearing dark clothing and a mask.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Armstrong of Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8410. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..