DSP News Release: Detectives Probe Millsboro Strong Arm Robbery

Location: Residence in the 26000 block of Autumn Road, Long Neck, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 9:15 p.m.

Suspects:  

-Black male (no further details)

-Black female (no further details)

Victim:

-60 year old Millsboro, DE man (resident)

Resume: 

Millsboro, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the strong arm robbery of a Millsboro, DE man that occurred at his residence yesterday evening.

The incident happened at approximately 9:15 p.m. last night as an unknown black male suspect knocked on the door of a residence located in the 26000 block of Autumn Road in Millsboro. After the 60 year old homeowner answered the door, the suspect asked if a second male subject was in the house. When the suspect was told that there was nobody there by the name he had asked for, the suspect asked the victim for a light. As the victim pulled a lighter out of his pocket, a bottle of prescription medication fell to the ground. The suspect and the victim then began to wrestle over the bottle of pills. It was at this point that a female suspect joined in the altercation and assisted the male suspect in taking control of the pill bottle. The suspects were then chased from the home by the victim and several of his friends who were inside at the time. The suspects then fled in a maroon colored sport utility vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Trail Blazer or a Chevrolet Tahoe.

The male victim was slightly injured during the incident; however, he refused medical treatment.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Detective Timothy Shockley at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. 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 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 8:35 a.m.