(Newark, DE. 19713) On Sunday, April 19, 2026, officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Coopers Place community for a reported fraud investigation.
During the investigation, officers learned that the victim’s credit card had been used at local grocery stores in Newark and Middletown to purchase gift cards. Surveillance footage was later obtained showing two suspects using the victim’s credit card to make these unauthorized purchases.
If you recognize these individuals or have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Officer Francis at Christian.Francis@newcastlede.gov or call the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency line at (302) 573-2800.
You may also submit tips anonymously by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visiting their website at delawarecrimestoppers.com, or sending a message via Facebook to the New Castle County Division of Police.
