Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Carlton Harris of Dover, Delaware for a robbery that occurred earlier this week in Dover.
On October 6, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., troopers responded to Dollar General, located at 2071 South Dupont Highway in Camden, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that two victims were on a blue and white Suzuki dirt bike near the intersection of Howell Street and Carter Avenue in Dover when they were approached by two unknown black male suspects. The two suspects assaulted the victims, and one of them stole the dirt bike. After the robbery, the victims ran to Dollar General to call 9-1-1. The victims sustained minor injuries.
On October 8, 2024, Harris was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $8,000 unsecured bond.
- Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Assault 3rd Degree
Delaware State Police Troop 3 continues to investigate this robbery. Troopers are asking anyone with information to contact Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454. 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.