Robber fires at witnesses chasing him

Fairview Inn, 1051 S. Market St. near Wilmington (Photo: Google maps)
Fairview Inn, 1051 S. Market St. near Wilmington (Photo: Google maps)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/10/2015) A man who robbed a woman at a motel outside Wilmington fired several gunshots at witnesses who chased him, Delaware State Police said.

The incident happened about 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fairview Inn, 1051 S. Market St..

The man, carrying a handgun, robbed a 25-year-old woman of cash and personal property in an unlocked room.

As he was fleeing through the parking lot, several witnesses chased him and he turned and fired.

No one was struck.

The robber then fled in a vehicle with another man driving. Police had no descriptions on the two.

Police asked anyone with information to call Detective James Doherty at 302-365-8566.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.