Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Dover Smoke Shop

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Image of the New York Smoke Shop

The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover.

On January 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the New York Smoke Shop, located at 3150 North Dupont Highway, in Dover, Delaware, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed two male suspects, armed with hatchets, entered the business and demanded the clerk open the cash register. The suspects stole cash and various tobacco products before running away.

The suspects were described as wearing dark-colored clothing, face coverings, and gloves.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Adams at (302) 698-8442. 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.