DSP News Release: 21 Year Old Man Charged in Cheswold Robbery

Location: Shore Stop, 761 Main Street, Cheswold, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Monday, November 28, 2011 at 12:30 a.m.

Victims:

• 31 year old Dover, DE man (employee)
• 51 year old Clayton, DE man
• 31 year old Dover, DE man

Defendant/Charges/Bond Information:  

• Kenny’aun J. Baldwin-21 of Dover, DE (photo attached)
• Robbery First Degree (2 counts)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Aggravated Menacing
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
• Committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional on $35,000 Secured Bond

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Dover-Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested Kenny’aun J. Baldwin-21 of Dover, DE in connection with the robbery of the Cheswold Shore Stop that occurred on Monday, November 28, 2011.

This incident happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 as a31 year old employee of the Shore Stop, located in the 700 block of Main Street in Cheswold, and two other men were standing outside of the store. The subjects were then approached by a male suspect who was armed with a rifle. The suspect then ordered all three victims into the store at which point he demanded cash from two of the victims. After obtaining money from one of the two victims, he then ordered the employee to provide him with money from the safe and cash register. The employee complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect. The suspect then fled from the store in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

Through further investigation and investigative leads, Troop 3 Detectives were able to connect Kenny’aun J. Baldwin-21 of Dover to the robbery.

Baldwin was located and arrested on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by Troop 3 Detectives and charged with the above crimes. He was arraigned and committed to JTVVV on $35,000 Secured Bond.

Released: 122311 1400

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DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Cheswold Robbery

Location: Shore Stop, 761 Main Street, Cheswold, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Monday, November 28, 2011 at 12:30 a.m.

Victims:

• 31 year old Dover, DE man (employee)
• 51 year old Clayton, DE man
• 31 year old Dover, DE man
• No surveillance photos available at this time.

Suspect:  

Black male, 5’5”-5’07” tall. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, gray pants, tan boots, blue and gray gloves, and a blue bandana covering his face. He was also armed with a rifle.

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Cheswold, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Cheswold convenience store that occurred early yesterday morning.

This incident happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 as a31 year old employee of the Shore Stop, located in the 700 block of Main Street in Cheswold, and two other men were standing outside of the store. The subjects were then approached by a male suspect who was armed with a rifle. The suspect then ordered all three victims into the store at which point he demanded cash from two of the victims. After obtaining money from one of the two victims, he then ordered the employee to provide him with money from the safe and cash register. The employee complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect. The suspect then fled from the store in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the Troop 3 Robbery Unit detectives at 302-741-2700. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Released Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:10 a.m.