BEAR, DELAWARE (1/23/2016) A woman was robbed outside the ShopRite store in Bear on Friday, the Delaware State Police reported this morning.
The 64-year-old woman was walking toward her car about 2 p.m. when she dropped a credit card holder in the parking lot at the Governors Square shopping center along U.S. 40.
“The victim then picked up the holder at which time she was approached by a female suspect who grabbed at the holder and obtained the victim’s driver’s license and insurance card,” police said in a news release. The robber fled on foot toward U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) and entered a green vehicle.
The victim was not hurt, police said.
The robber was described as white, 5-feet-8 and with medium build. She was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 302-365-8566.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.