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Delaware State Police Search For Suspect Connected To Christiana Mall Robbery

NEWARK, Del. (CBS) - Delaware State Police are seeking the public's help in searching for a suspect connected to a robbery that took place at Christiana Mall last month.

On March 22, a 22-year-old mall employee from Philadelphia left work and entered her vehicle which was located in the mall's parking lot. The victim was then approached by a male suspect who struck up a conversation with the victim through the partially opened car window.

Police say the suspect then displayed a handgun and demanded the victim's purse.

The victim complied. The suspect fled on foot through the parking lot towards the mall, according to police. The victim was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 800-TIP-3333.

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