Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Parking Lot Robbery in New Castle

Date Posted: Monday, January 27th, 2025

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday in the parking lot of Manor Creek Shopping Center in New Castle.

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 1:08 p.m., troopers responded to Manor Creek Shopping Center, located at 1413 North Dupont Parkway in New Castle, for a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that a black male suspect approached the victim in the parking lot, displayed a knife and demanded his property. The victim struggled with the suspect, and he fled the area without the victim’s property. The victim suffered minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0” – 6’3” tall, weighing approximately 220-240 pounds, and was last seen wearing tan pants and a green hooded sweatshirt. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8440. 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.