Dover- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Royal Farms parking lot last evening.

The incident occurred on October 8, 2019 at approximately 7:15 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms parking lot, located at 6 W. Lebanon Road, Dover, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a male victim was in his vehicle when he was approached by two suspects who asked to use his cell.  The victim agreed to allow the suspects to utilize his phone and the two suspects entered the victim’s vehicle.  After obtaining the victim’s phone, the suspects exited the vehicle and began to run towards the west side of the Royal Farms.  The victim was able to catch up to the suspects at which time he advised them to get back into his vehicle while they use his phone.  The suspects proceeded back into the vehicle when one of the suspects engaged in a physical altercation with the victim. Both suspects again exited the vehicle and fled the area on foot.  The victim did not sustain injuries as a result of this incident.

The suspects were described as black males approximately 20 years of age.

There is no video surveillance available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Ryan at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or 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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 100919 1006

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