Police Release Sketch of Robbery Suspect

New Castle County Police are investigating a robbery in the community of Carrington Way Apts and have released a sketch of the suspect in hopes that the public may be able to help identify him.

(Newark, Del.- 19713) On Sunday (October 23) night at about 7:50p.m., County Police responded to the unit block of Kimberton Dr in reference to a robbery.  Upon arrival, police contacted the victim who advised she had been robbed.  The victim advised that she was standing in front of the apartment building when the two suspects approached in a pickup truck.  She advised that one suspect exited the truck, approached her and demanded property.  The suspect produced a stun gun and attempted to use it on the victim.  The suspect then pushed the victim to the ground after taking property.  Both suspects fled in the pickup truck.

The driver of the pickup truck is described as described as a white male.  The other suspect, who approached the victim, is described as a white male, 16-18-years-old, 5’09”-5”10” tall, 140-150lbs, with blond curly hair wearing all black clothing.

Police were able to obtain surveillance footage of the suspect’s vehicle. A police sketch artist completed a sketch of the suspect that approached the victim [See both attached].

If you have any information pertaining to this investigation, please contact New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.

A reward of up to $20,000.00 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of those responsible for violent crimes investigated by this agency.

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Police Sketch of Suspect

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Suspect’s Vehicle

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