DSP News Release:  2 Women Assaulted/Robbed near Rehoboth 

Location: 

• Rehoboth Avenue E/O Church Street Rehoboth Delaware

DATE and TIME:  

• Thursday June 16, 2011 11:40 pm

Victim(s):

• 19 and 20 year old Rehoboth women

Suspect(s):

• Two black male, ages 18-20, 5’06”-5’08”, 150-160 lbs,
• Suspect 1 wearing a grey shirt and unknown color pants
• Suspect 2 wearing blue shirt and blue jeans

 Resume:

Rehoboth-Delaware State Police Thursday evening investigated a robbery on Rehoboth Avenue E/O Church Street outside the limits of Rehoboth. 

The robbery occurred around 11:40 pm as two victims were walking home from work.  The victims were walking eastbound on Rehoboth Avenue when they were attacked from behind. 

The victims both were struck in the back of their heads which caused them to fall to the ground.  The suspects described as two younger black males, ages 18-20, 5’06”-5’08”, both weighing 150-160 lbs continued to assault the victims as they lay on the ground. 

The suspects removed the victims’ purses containing cellular phones and an undisclosed amount of United States Currency and fled. 

The victims were taken to Beebe Hospital Lewes, treated and released for multiple contusions and abrasions.  The 19 year old victim suffered a fractured cheek and was also released. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850 ext 218.

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