Lincoln- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery in which shots were reported to have been fired and the suspect stole the victim’s vehicle.

The incident occurred on February 27, 2020 at approximately 12:18 a.m., when Troopers responded to the area of Virginia Pine Lane and Johnson Road, Lincoln in reference to a robbery with shots fired. Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 30-year-old female who advised that while she and her 43-year-old boyfriend were driving a 36-year old male home, she was flagged down by a subject.  The female stopped the vehicle when the suspect immediately pulled out a handgun and pointed it at her boyfriend.  The suspect proceeded to demand money and then fired rounds, while ordering the three victims out of the vehicle.  The three victims were able to exit the vehicle unharmed.  The suspect proceeded to flee the area in the victim’s blue 2017 Kia Optima.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’08” to 5’09” tall, with a thick trimmed beard, and armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective K. Archer 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: 022720 1034

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