State Police Investigating Attempted Robbery Outside Wilmington PNC Bank

Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a PNC Bank in Wilmington.

On May 29, 2025, detectives began investigating an attempted robbery that occurred on May 27, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of PNC Bank, located at 1704 Marsh Road in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was approached by an unknown black male suspect who demanded money. The victim did not comply, and the suspect fled the scene. The victim was not injured.

Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with relevant information about this case is asked to contact detectives at (302) 834-2620. 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.


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

The following individuals are not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

 

 

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Note: Some of the individuals listed below are also homeless. Their profiles will not be duplicated in the separate homeless sex offender news release, as their wanted status is already reflected here and within their public sex offender registry listing.

 

 

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State Police Investigating Shooting in Millsboro

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Millsboro.

On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:44 p.m., troopers responded to the 27000 block of Patriots Way in Millsboro for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied house. No one was injured, and the incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective J. O’Neil at (302) 752-3810. 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.


Detectives Investigating Robbery at Bear Area Business

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a business in Bear last night.

On May 27, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., troopers responded to La Estrella Tienda Mexicana, located at 795 Pulaski Highway, Bear, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed 2 suspects arrived at the business after it had just closed, and approached an employee, who was at the register with a money bag. The suspects remained in the store after they were informed the business was closed, and continued inquiring about products. The employee eventually placed the money bag down, and assisted the suspects with retrieving an item within the store. Upon returning to the front of the store, the employee noticed the money bag was missing, and notified another employee. Following this, one of the suspects returned the money bag to the employee, who noticed money was missing from the bag. The employees attempted to stop the suspects from leaving the store; however, the suspects pushed the employees, and fled to the parking lot. The suspects then entered a black vehicle and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. The 2 employees were not injured.

The suspects are described as an unknown black male, and an unknown black female. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (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 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.


State Police Investigating Bear Area Burger King Armed Robbery

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Sunday night at a Burger King in Bear.

On May 25, 2025, at approximately 11:06 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Burger King, located at 1170 Pulaski Highway in Bear. The preliminary investigation revealed that two unknown black male suspects approached a Burger King employee while she was taking out the trash. One of the suspects pointed a firearm at the employee, and demanded money from within the business. The employee complied, and the suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspects are described as black males wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling 302-365-8413. 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.


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Accidental Shooting in Magnolia

Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Kendrick Mason of Magnolia, Delaware, as the man who died in the accidental shooting last week in Magnolia.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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.


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Millsboro

Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Antonio Hopkins of Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday morning in Millsboro.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-703-3269. 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.


State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Millsboro

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning in Millsboro that left one man dead.

On May 25, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a 2006 Toyota Sienna was traveling southbound on Millsboro Highway, just north of East Line Road. At the same time, a 2010 Victory motorcycle was traveling northbound on Millsboro Highway, in the same area. For reasons under investigation, the Toyota failed to maintain its lane as it navigated a curve in the roadway, and entered the motorcycle’s path of travel in the northbound lane of Millsboro Highway. As a result, the Toyota struck the motorcycle, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected.

The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Toyota, a 48-year-old man from Salisbury, Maryland, was not injured. Two of the Toyota’s passengers were taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A third passenger was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-703-3269. 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.


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

The following individuals are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

 

 

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