Incident Number: 50-24-10857
Date/Time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 7:53 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot of Cosmic Smoke, 515 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday evening. The investigation began at 7:53 p.m., when Dover Police Department was notified of an assault in the parking lot of Cosmic Smoke. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 33-year-old male, who had sustained injuries from the assault. The victim refused medical treatment. The ensuing investigation revealed that as the victim exited his vehicle he was confronted by a group of 15-20 people, aged approximately 10-years-old to 19 years-old. During the confrontation, several subjects in this group began physically assaulting the victim, and during the assault, they demanded the he turn over property. The suspects stole a key fob belonging to the victim and fled.
The only description available at this time is the suspects were black males.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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