Executive Summary
- Officers responded to an armed robbery report at 9:30 p.m. Monday at 502 S. College Road.
- The victim was allegedly robbed at gunpoint while making a night deposit at a Bank of America ATM.
- The suspect is described as a male wearing full camouflage clothing and a matching ski mask.
The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) has launched an investigation into an armed robbery reported late Monday at an automated teller machine on South College Road.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, following a report of a robbery at the Bank of America located at 502 South College Road. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel interviewed a victim who stated they had been robbed at gunpoint within the previous hour while attempting to make a night deposit.
According to a WPD spokesperson, the victim described the suspect as a Black male wearing all camouflage clothing, including a camouflage ski mask. The victim further alleged that the suspect brandished a handgun during the incident. Police confirmed that detectives are actively investigating the robbery, though no additional details regarding the suspect’s identity or direction of travel were immediately available.
The department has requested that anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information contact them at 910-343-3600 or submit an anonymous tip using the Tip 411 app.
Investigative Outlook
As the investigation proceeds, law enforcement efforts will likely focus on securing surveillance footage from the ATM and surrounding businesses to identify the perpetrator. This incident underscores the continued risks associated with night deposits and the necessity for vigilance in isolated banking areas after hours. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
