New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong arm robbery that took place in the parking lot of a New Castle area laundromat on Saturday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:46 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 in the parking lot of a laundromat located at 272 Christiana Rd., New Castle. A 19 year old male was walking in the area of the Georgetown Village Apartments when he noticed two male subjects following him. As he continued walking, he entered the laundromat parking lot at which time he was confronted by the two subjects, who he now noticed had their faces concealed. A physical altercation ensued during which the suspects were able to remove property from the victim’s person. After obtaining the property both suspects fled on foot back towards the apartment complex. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

Both suspects were described as black males, with thin builds, wearing all dark clothing, to include a cloth fabric covering their faces. One was described as being approximately 5’8”-5’11” tall and the other being 5’6”-5’9”.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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

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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102019 1045

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