Police release photo from attempted robbery of elderly man

State police have released a photo of the man they say tried to rob an elderly man in the parking lot of an Acme grocery store near Wilmington earlier this month. 

Police said the man walked over to the 80-year-old victim around 4 p.m. on April 6 asking for money. When the elderly man said he didn't have any, police said the would-be thief reached into his pocket to try and take his wallet. 

But police said the victim pulled away and the younger man took off running without being able to steal anything from him. The elderly man wasn't hurt. 

The suspect was carrying a black cane, but did not appear to require the use of the device for mobility, police said.

Anyone with information can contact state police at (302) 365-8566.

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