Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley
Lewes– The Delaware State Police are investigating a report of a robbery that occurred in the Plantations East Development.
The incident occurred on December 25, 2018 at approximately 10:00 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the unit block of Cottonwood Lane for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with a 30-year-old male who advised that while he was sitting on his front porch using his mobile phone, he was approached by two male subjects when a scuffle ensued and his cell phone was taken.
It was also reported that there was a third female suspect who entered the residence and made contact with a 63-year-old female who was inside. The female suspect was inquiring about an individual and left after the brief conversation.
The suspects were described as the following:
There were no reports of injuries as a result of this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Doughty at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released:122718 0823
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