Incident Number: 50-25-40866
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 8:56 p.m.
Location: Valvoline, 710 North 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 burglary that occurred at Valvoline Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and noticed a broken window. The ensuing investigation revealed a white male suspect force his way into the business by breaking a window and once inside, removed property belonging to the business before fleeing. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a hooded sweatshirt, pants, and dark colored sneakers.
There are no additional leads to release at this time.
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.
