Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Detectives Investigating Robbery at the Superlodge in New Castle

Date Posted: Saturday, July 19th, 2025

Google maps screenshot of the Superlodge in New Castle

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Superlodge in New Castle early Saturday morning.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Superlodge, located at 1213 West Avenue in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim allowed an unknown black female to enter his room to use the bathroom. Three unknown black males approached the room while the female was inside. As the female opened the door and exited the room, the three unknown black male suspects produced a handgun and forced the victim back into the room. The suspects struck the victim in the face with the handgun and placed him in a chokehold while demanding for his money and belongings. The suspects fled the area on foot with the victim’s property.

The victim, a 44-year-old man from Newark, was taken to an area hospital by ambulance. 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. 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.