DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Robbery/Assault Days Inn, Newark 

Location:

·         Days Inn Hotel, 900 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE

Date of Occurrence:  

·         Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 1:45 a.m.

Victim(s):

·         40 year old male from New Hampshire

·         49 year old male from New Hampshire

·         52 year old male from New Hampshire

Suspect(s):

• Black male, unknown age, 6’01”-6’03” tall. Last seen wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt (no further description). Suspect armed with an unknown type handgun.
• Black male, last seen wearing gray hooded sweatshirt with hood up covering face (no further description).
• Black male, last seen wearing dark colored sweatshirt.
• (No surveillance photos available at this time)

Resume:

Newark-Delaware State Troopers are investigating the robbery and assault of three New Hampshire men that occurred early this morning at the Days Inn Hotel.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. this morning as the three victims were inside of their room playing cards at the Days Inn Hotel when the three suspects forced their way into the room through the unsecured and slightly opened door.  One of the suspects displayed a handgun and began to strike all three victims in the upper body with the handgun and demanded money.

The suspects removed an undisclosed amount of cash and property and fled on foot.

After the assault, the 49 year old victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was being treated for multiple serious injuries.  (The treatment status is unknown at the time of this release).

The remaining victims received facial injuries but declined medical treatment.

Troopers continue the investigation into this incident.

“Troopers remind guests and travelers to be cognizant of hotel/motel room safety while staying at these facilities:

·         Keep the door to your room locked at all times. If you are inside the room, turn the deadbolt and fasten the security chain.

·         When you leave your hotel room, pull the door completely closed behind you. Make sure the latch has engaged. Take a moment before you leave to try the door and make sure it is closed and locked.

·         Do not open your door to strangers. Use the security viewport to see who is outside your door. Do not trust someone claiming to be a hotel employee if you are not expecting one. If you are unsure, call the front desk to check. Leave the security chain engaged while opening the door for further protection. “

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com 

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

Released:  102211 1245