Dover, DE- Delaware State Police investigate the robbery of a delivery truck driver that occurred early Monday morning.

On November 1, 2021, at approximately 3:37 a.m., troopers responded to Rodney Village Shopping Center located at 1632 S. Governors Avenue for a robbery. The investigation determined a 37-year-old Wilmington man pulled his delivery truck to the alley at the rear of the shopping center to complete a bread delivery to Porto Bella Pizzeria. As he parked by the rear door of the business, he was approached at the driver’s door by a male suspect holding a handgun. The male pointed the gun at the victim and motioned him to exit the truck. When the victim exited, the suspect entered the driver’s seat and rummaged through the delivery truck. He then exited the truck with the victim’s personal property and fled on foot northbound through the alleyway. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male with a thin build. He was wearing dark-colored clothing and wearing a dark-colored mask.

 This incident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Det. Patrick Campbell by calling 302-698-8504. 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 Heather Pepper

Released: 110121 1257

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