Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Detectives Investigating Parking Lot Robbery in Bear

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

Bear Robbery

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Bear.

On August 4, 2025, at approximately 7:57 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred earlier in the parking lot of the Mexico Grocery, located at 626 Pulaski Highway. The preliminary investigation revealed that two men confronted a 43-year-old man in the parking lot about money they were owed. One of the suspects punched the man and stole his cell phone, while the second suspect displayed a handgun. Both suspects then fled in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males in their 40s or 50s. Surveillance video and images of the suspects or their vehicle are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigative this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Strecker at (302) 365-8413. 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.