Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Robbery in Newark

Date Posted: Friday, October 3rd, 2025

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Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Wednesday in Newark.

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 9:36 p.m., troopers responded to AI Dupont Hospital for a report of a robbery that occurred earlier on Christiana Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 5:00 p.m., a 16-year-old male was riding his skateboard on Christiana Road, near Old Baltimore Pike, when he was approached by three unknown male suspects. The suspects demanded the victim’s property, and a physical altercation ensued. During the fight, the suspects assaulted the victim with a metal object, took his property, and fled the scene. The victim suffered minor injuries.

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 D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8566. 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.