The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in New Castle last night.
On July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:18 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery that occurred on South Dupont Highway in the area of Beaverbrook Plaza in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was traveling on an electric bicycle on the shoulder of South Dupont Highway when an unknown white Nissan sedan stopped in front of him. Two unknown suspects exited the vehicle, and struck the victim with a metal pipe, during which they stole various personal property from him. The suspects then fled in the Nissan with the victim’s property. The victim sustained minor injuries.
The suspects are described as a white male, and a black male. Surveillance video and images of the suspects or the suspect vehicle are not available.
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Strecker at (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.
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