Suspect caught after Walgreens robbery

BEAR, De. - December 17, 2011

It happened just after midnight at the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1120 Pulaski Highway.

The suspect entered Walgreens and approached an employee at the pharmacy counter.

He presented a demand note for prescription narcotics implying that he had a gun.

The employee then turned over an undisclosed amount of narcotic medication.

The suspect fled the store on foot with the narcotics.

A short time later, a trooper patrolling the area spotted a pedestrian matching the description of the suspect.

He was arrested an identified as Donald E. Hardy, and charged with the robbery.

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