Police investigating armed robbery of Loomis armored truck in Wilmington

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Loomis armored transport guard that took place Wednesday afternoon outside a wholesale business in Wilmington. (Photo www.loomis.us)

WILMINGTON — Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Loomis armored transport guard that took place Wednesday afternoon outside a wholesale business in Wilmington.

According to authorities, the incident occurred around 12:38 p.m. on May 21 at Restaurant Depot, located at 200 Cornell Drive. Police say three unidentified male suspects approached a Loomis guard who was returning to the armored vehicle with a cash carrying bag. One of the suspects displayed a firearm, while another disarmed the guard and seized the bag.

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The suspects then tried to gain access to the armored vehicle, which was occupied by a second guard. When those attempts failed, one suspect fled in a dark-colored Nissan SUV with the cash, while the other two ran off on foot toward Hastie Drive. No injuries were reported.

The suspects are described only as unknown Black males and are believed to be armed. No surveillance images or video have been released at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. Tips can also be submitted via private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Victims or witnesses in need of assistance may contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit, available 24/7, by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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