State Police Investigating Strong-Arm Robbery at Bear 7-Eleven

Date Posted: Saturday, October 17th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon in Bear.

On October 16, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers responded to 1700 Pulaski Highway in Bear for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed the male victim was walking towards the front doors of the 7-Eleven when an unknown black female suspect grabbed his arm and demanded his personal property. An unknown black male suspect then exited a vehicle and approached the victim. The male suspect struck the victim and took his property. Both suspects fled the area in a white sedan.

The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472. 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 has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.

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