Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Robbery in Newark

Date Posted: Friday, December 6th, 2024

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Newark early yesterday morning.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 4:52 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Service Plaza, located at 520 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway in Newark. The investigation revealed that an unknown male suspect entered an unoccupied and unsecured tractor and trailer in the parking lot. When the driver returned to the truck, the suspect threatened him with a knife, stole his property, and fled the area. The victim was not hurt.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. 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 you 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.