State Police Investigating Armed Robbery in New Castle

Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026

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

On April 22, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 3800 block of North Dupont Highway for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim exited a business and was walking to their vehicle when they were approached by two masked men. One of the suspects was armed with and handgun and demanded the victim’s personal property. The armed suspect searched the victim’s pockets before both suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money. The victim was not injured during the encounter.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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.