State Police Investigating Strong Arm Robbery in New Castle

Date Posted: Thursday, September 17th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred Tuesday night in New Castle.

On September 15, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., troopers responded to the 3000 block of New Castle Avenue for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was waiting at a bus stop when a male suspect approached and demanded the victim’s personal property. The suspect then struck the victim and forcefully took the victim’s property before fleeing the area.

The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8471. 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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