Group of suspects target customers outside three Delaware banks

TALLEYVILLE, Delaware (WPVI) -- Detectives in New Castle County say a group of suspects targeted customers outside three banks on Friday.

The robberies all happened in broad daylight and one victim was taken to the hospital.

Troopers were called to the Wells Fargo Bank on Concord Pike around 12:30 for an attempted robbery. Officials say a 49-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman luckily got away unharmed.

Just a half hour later, police say a victim was robbed in the parking lot of the TD Bank on the 4000 block of Concord Pike in Talleyville.

In this incident, authorities say the suspects got away with stolen property from a 55-year-old woman.

Around 2 p.m., police say the suspects targeted a 63-year-old woman outside the Bank of America on the 2000 block of Limestone Road in Stanton.

"They targeted another woman by hitting her with a heavy object over the head and took her property, being a purse, which had all her personal belongings," said Corporal Amina Ali with the Delaware State Police.

Officials say the woman was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

Detectives are now looking for four to five men in dark clothing and face masks, driving a stolen silver Honda Accord with PA plates: MHF-6959.

Officials are urging residents to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.

"Be aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, especially silver Honda, take a look. They are armed and dangerous. Don't attempt to make contact," said Ali.

Authorities believe the suspects have connections in the tri-state area and are looking into similar robberies in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Anyone with information is asked to call Delaware State Police.