DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Robbery/Assault

Location: Woodside Liquors, 1307 Peachtree Run, Magnolia, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 8:40 p.m.

Victim: 

-53 year old Magnolia, DE man

Suspects:  

-Suspect #1: Black female, 5’06” tall, 130 lbs, black hair, brown eyes

-Suspect #2: Black female, 5’04” tall, 140 lbs, black hair, brown eyes

-Suspect #3: Black female (no further description)

Resume: 

Magnolia, DE- The Delaware State Police are searching for three female suspects who attacked and robbed a Magnolia man yesterday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Saturday as a 53 year old Magnolia, DE man was exiting the Woodside Liquors, located in the 1300 block of Peachtree Run, Magnolia, DE. As the victim walked to a friend’s vehicle which was parked in the lot of the store, he was approached from behind by three black female suspects. The suspects, who were armed with a brick, a trashcan, and a knife, then suddenly began attacking the victim. As they were assaulting the victim, one of the suspects removed his wallet and cellular phone from his pants pocket. The suspects then fled in a gray colored Mazda MPV after they were pulled off of the victim by witnesses. The victim then responded to his home where the 9-1-1 call center was contacted. He was then transported to the Kent General Hospital by EMS where he was treated for multiple non life threatening injuries.

This incident is still under investigation. The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454. 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 Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 8:10 p.m.