Incident Number: 50-25-2289
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at approximately 3:50 a.m.
Location: Royal Farms, 293 Saulsbury Road, 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 at Royal Farms early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 3:50 a.m., when Dover Police was called to the store for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with an employee of the store, who advised that a black male suspect had entered the store wearing a mask, stated he had a gun, and demanded they turn over money. The victim complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect then ran from the store eastbound.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black mask, black jacket, black pants, brown boots and gloves.
There are no additional leads to provide 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.
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