NEWARK, DE — Authorities are investigating an alleged strong-arm robbery that occurred Saturday night in Newark, leaving three teenagers with minor injuries.
On December 21, 2024, at approximately 10:48 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to reports of a robbery on Salem Church Road near Bradley Drive. According to preliminary findings, a group of unidentified suspects allegedly approached three teenage victims walking along the road. The suspects are said to have physically assaulted the teens before taking personal property.
The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored pickup truck, driving in the direction of Pulaski Highway. The victims, a 17-year-old male, a 16-year-old female, and a 14-year-old female, sustained minor injuries during the alleged incident.
The individuals involved are described as a black male, a Hispanic female, two teenage Hispanic females, two teenage Hispanic males, and one teenage white male. No surveillance footage or images of the suspects have been made available at this time.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit has taken over the investigation and is encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Detectives can be reached by calling (302) 365-8566. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Investigators note that details may evolve as their work progresses. All parties involved are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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