Frankford- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on December 29, 2019 at approximately 8:27 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a property located in the 30000 block of Omar Road, Frankford for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 38-year-old-male victim who advised that while he was checking on a pole building on his property, he was approached from behind by two male suspects.  One of the suspects placed a sharp object by the victim’s neck and demanded money.  The victim was subsequently cut with the sharp object as he was attempting to hand over cash.  The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash prior to fleeing the scene on foot.  The victim sustained minor injury and declined medical treatment.

No physical description of the suspects could be provided.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 4, Detective L. Coleman 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

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 Melissa Jaffe

Released:123019 0838

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