State Police Investigating Armed Robbery in New Castle

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning in New Castle.

On April 1, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 3000 block of New Castle Avenue for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a 37-year-old man from New Castle was walking in the area when an unknown gray SUV approached. Two male suspects, wearing masks and dark-colored clothing, exited the vehicle and confronted the victim. During the encounter, the suspects struck the victim with a handgun and stole his personal property before fleeing the scene in the SUV. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. 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.