Shoplifting turns violent at a Wilmington Target, employee and shoppers hit with ‘chemical spray’ from a suspect

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPHL) — Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery at a Target in Wilmington.

On Monday, around 6:30 p.m., troopers responded to the store at the Brandywine Town Center. According to state police, two women were confronted by a Target employee as they were leaving the store with unpaid merchandise.

During the confrontation, one of the women allegedly sprayed the employee with a “chemical spray” before running out to the parking lot and driving away. Two customers walking into the store were also hit with the spray. All three victims were evaluated by EMS at the scene.

Troopers are looking for two women who fled in a gray Honda Odyssey towards Naamans Road.

The Delaware State Police is asking anyone with information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. Tips can also be submitted by sending a private Facebook message to DSP or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.