79-year-old pedestrian robbed while on a walk

Members of the Delaware State Police say a 79-year-old man was struck from behind and robbed while he walked home from the store.

Troopers say the incident happened around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday. The man was reportedly leaving Kings Market and was in the Cedar Village Development when he heard a male ask him if he needed assistance.

At that point, police say the suspect struck the elderly man from behind, knocking him to the ground and stealing his wallet. The suspect, described solely as a black male, then fled.

The victim contacted police once he returned home, and was treated at a hospital for minor injuries.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”