Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

State Police Investigating Robbery in Frederica

Date Posted: Monday, July 8th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday night in Frederica.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on Sycamore Drive in Frederica. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking on Sycamore Drive when she was approached by an unknown black male suspect on a bicycle. The suspect demanded money from the victim before he proceeded to steal the victim’s backpack. The suspect then fled south on Sycamore Drive on the bicycle with the victim’s property. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective S. Ryan by calling (302) 698-8443. 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.