Workers zip-tied during armed robbery of Del. pharmacy, police say

An investigation is underway, officials said, after two workers were bound with zip ties by an armed robber in an attack that happened at a pharmacy in Newark, Delaware.

According to the Delaware State Police, officers responded to a Walgreens pharmacy along the 2700 block of Pulaski Highway, in Newark, Del., after an armed robbery occurred there at about 8 a.m. on Sunday morning.

During this incident, police said, an armed man — described as having curly hair and wearing dark clothing and a black mask at the time the crime occurred — entered the business and produced a handgun.

The man, officials said, approached an employee and directed them to the back of the store. In a rear office, police said, another employee was counting money at the time.

Officials said the gunman tied up both employees with zip ties before he is alleged to have stolen an undisclosed amount of cash from the counter.

After the theft, police said, the man fled the scene on foot.

The employees were unharmed in this incident, police said.

State troopers responded to the scene, but, according to police, they were unable to locate the gunman.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have information on this incident to contact Det. J. Dempsey at 302-365-8472. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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