Detectives with the Wilmington Police Department are investigating an armed robbery reported Thursday afternoon at an area pharmacy.
Officers responded to Rite Aid at 4502 Shipyard Blvd. at 2:24 p.m., according to police spokeswoman Cathryn Lindsay.
The suspect entered the business, showed a handgun at the pharmacy counter and demanded medication, Lindsay said. The suspect took an unknown amount of medication.
The suspect possibly left the area in a green, late 90s model vehicle, Lindsay said. The suspect is described as a white man who is about 6 feet tall with short hair. He wore a baseball cap and jacket.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3609 or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES. Start your message with Tip708, then type your tip.
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