REHOBOTH BEACH — A male suspect was sought after a robbery that occurred Wednesday night at the Anchorage Inn, Delaware State Police spokeswoman Master Cpl. Heather Pepper said.

According to police, the male suspect entered the motel at 18809 Coastal Highway at approximately 9:34 p.m. and requested change from the male front desk clerk. The suspect watched as the clerk obtained the money from a different area in the motel.

When the clerk returned, police said, the suspect asked for a different variation of money. As the clerk went to obtain the money, the suspect followed and shoved the clerk to the ground before grabbing a bank bag.

A physical altercation ensued between the clerk and suspect before the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money, Cpl. Pepper said. The suspect was last seen fleeing the area on foot, running south from the Anchorage Inn.

The clerk did not require medical attention.

Police asked anyone with information to contact Detective J. O’Neil with the Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 752-3793. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online.