Dover police are actively investigating an armed robbery that targeted a food delivery driver Sunday afternoon in a residential neighborhood.
Officers responded to a call at 12:01 p.m. regarding the robbery incident in the unit block of Edgehill Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they spoke with the victim to gather details about what happened.
According to the police investigation, the victim had been making a food delivery to a residence in the neighborhood when the crime occurred. A Black male suspect wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, and jeans confronted the delivery driver. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim’s property before taking off on foot from the scene.
Dover Police Department’s Master Corporal Ryan Schmid is serving as the public information officer for this case. The incident has been assigned case number 50-25-46151.
At this time, investigators have not released any additional information about potential leads in the case.
Police are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to reach out to the Dover Police Department by calling (302) 736-7130. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or submit tips online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. A cash reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest in this case.
Source: https://doverpolice.org/2025/12/29/robbery-on-edgehill-ave/