The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a warehouse in New Castle yesterday evening.
On January 28, 2025, at approximately 5:21 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Wireless World, 161 Cirillo Circle in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect entered the business and began loading a bag with electronic devices stocked at the business. A Wireless World employee confronted the suspect, and a struggle ensued, during which the suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The suspect then fled from the business towards a wooded area behind the industrial park with the stolen merchandise.
The suspect is described as an unknown male wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (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 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.
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