Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Christiana Mall Kiosk Robbery

Date Posted: Friday, May 10th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier today at a kiosk inside the Christiana Mall in Newark.

On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the WikiWoo kiosk located inside the Christiana Mall at 132 Christiana Mall Road in Newark. During the preliminary investigation, detectives learned that an unknown male suspect approached a WikiWoo employee at the kiosk and demanded money from the cash register. The employee did not comply, and the suspect reached into his pocket for an unknown object, while threatening to harm the employee. The employee still did not comply, and the suspect ran out of the mall.

The suspect is described as a black male. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.