Police log June 27: Armed robbery; fleeing suspects caught

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 26, 2013

• State police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at the Clark’s store in Concord Township. A police report said the man selected three pairs of shoes and then displayed a pistol when the clerk was ringing up the sale. The suspect demanded money and threatened to shoot the clerk, police said. He then fled with the shoes, a small amount of money and a leather bag. The incident happened about 7 p.m. on June 24. Police described the suspect as black, early to mid 20s, with a thin build, about 5 feet 7 or 5 feet 8 inches tall. Anyone with information is asked to call the state police Media barracks at 484-840-1000.

• Following a chase down Route 202, three people were arrested in connection with a retail theft at the Gap store in Glen Eagle Square. Police identified the three as Tinisha Nicole Clark, 25, Jamal Mason, 22, and Deneisha Wright, 23, all from Delaware. According to police, the trio fled the scene in a gold Pontiac, traveling south on Route 202. Police said the driver — Clark — drove in an erratic manner, failing to stop at red lights and with a disregard for other motorists before crashing into another vehicle at Naamans Creek Road. The suspects then fled on foot, but were apprehended. The other driver and two children received minor injuries, as did the suspects. The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. on June 21.

• A 43-year-old woman, whom police said is from Chadds Ford Township, was cited for following too closely following an accident on Route 202 at McComb Avenue near Smithbridge Road. Three vehicles were involved in the domino effect rear-ender.

• State police said one person received a moderate injury in a rear-ender accident on Naamans Creek Road near Concord Crossing on June 19. The report did not indicate if the other driver was cited.

• No injuries were reported, but lone driver was cited in a two-car accident at routes 1 and 202 on June 7. Police said Cherise J. Kovack, 56, of Leola, struck another car from behind while attempting to change lanes. The accident happened about 7:30 p.m.