The Delaware State Police are investigating a Claymont area motel armed carjacking that occurred early this morning.
On June 10, 2025, at approximately 2:35 a.m., troopers responded to the Riverview Motel, located at 7811 Governor Printz Boulevard, Claymont, for a report of an armed carjacking. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking to his car in the motel’s parking lot when he saw 2-3 unknown male suspects attempting to get into his car. The victim confronted the suspects, which led to a physical altercation during which 2 of the suspects displayed firearms. The suspects ultimately fled in the victim’s car toward Governor Printz Boulevard. The victim was evaluated at the scene by EMS for a minor injury.
The suspects are described as 2-3 unknown black males wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this. Detectives are asking anyone with information about 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 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.
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