Police investigating robbery at Del. department store

Police are asking the public for information about a robbery at a Wilmington retail store.

Delaware State Police said a male suspect was trying to steal merchandise at a Target store Friday when he was confronted by store security. Authorities say the suspect assaulted two store employees and tried to stab a security officer with a utility knife before fleeing the store.

State police say the officer had minor injuries but refused treatment.

Authorities say the suspect is a black male between the ages of 36 and 44. They say he’s 6 feet tall and was wearing a gold jacket, dark blue jeans and black shoes.

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