Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Detectives Investigating Robbery in New Castle

Date Posted: Thursday, July 24th, 2025

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Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in New Castle on Tuesday afternoon.

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers responded to East Basin Road in the area of William Penn High School in New Castle, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2 unknown teenage males met with the 15-year-old victim in the area of the high school to trade sneakers. During the meeting, one of the suspects asked to see the shoes, and the victim complied. The suspect then punched the victim, pushed him to the ground, and grabbed the bag with the shoes. Both suspects then fled toward the high school with the victim’s property. The victim was not injured.

The suspects are described as 2 unknown teenage males. Surveillance video and images of the suspects are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. 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.