NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/9/2015) A robber fled with cash from the American Spirit Federal Credit Union this afternoon, Newark police say.
The robbery happened about 1 p.m. when a male of thin build and about 5-feet-5 tall entered the lobby. His face was covered with a white bandanna or mask.
He presented a demand note to the teller, who handed over money. The robber then fled on foot to a waiting vehicle that drove into Maryland and was last seen turning right onto Fletchwood Road.
The vehicle was a light colored sedan, possibly a Mitsubishi Gallant or similar model, Lt. Bill Hargrove said.
The robber was wearing a gray hooded sweat shirt, light colored pants and black gloves.
The suspect vehicle is described as light colored sedan possibly a Mitsubishi Gallant or similar
model.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Morgan Fountain at 302-366-7110 ext. 133 or Morgan.Fountain@cj.state.de.us.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.