Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Robbery at New Castle Motel

Date Posted: Monday, March 23rd, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon at a New Castle Motel.

On March 21, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Superlodge, located at 1213 West Avenue, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed two unknown male suspects approached a 23-year-old New Castle man as he stood in the parking lot. The suspects assaulted the victim and forcibly removed his personal property from his pockets before fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspects are described as teenage or young adult males wearing dark-colored clothing.

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.