Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the Walkers Mill Mobile Home Park last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:05 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 2017, at a residence located in the 11,000 block of Sixth Street.  Two suspects had approached the victim as he was seated in his vehicle that was parked in a driveway.  One suspect had approached and opened the drivers side door while displaying a handgun and demanding the victim turn over his cell phone and wallet.  A second suspect had approached the victim and began patting him down.  Once the suspects obtained the victim’s cell phone and wallet, they fled the scene in a vehicle.

Both suspects were described as Hispanic males, dark complexion, approximately 5’11” to 6’0″ tall, 180 lbs., wearing a dark color hooded sweatshirt with the hoods covering their faces.  The victim was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect vehicle was described as a four door, dark in color passenger vehicle.  Two other suspects remained in the vehicle during this incident.  No further information could be provided on the vehicle or the suspects at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to please contact the Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850 . Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov. 

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 010118 0956

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