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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Man Robbed/Assaulted During Illegal Drug Transaction

Location:
Salem Center (parking lot), 1605 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 1:10 a.m.

Victim:
23 year old male

Suspect(s):
4-5 black males, 20-25 years of age, 5’06-5’10” tall (no further description). One suspect armed with unknown type handgun.
Suspect Vehicle described as an older style minivan (no further description)

Resume:
Newark-Delaware State Troopers are investigating the robbery and assault of a 23 year old man as he attempted to purchase marijuana, early this morning.

The incident occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at approximately 1:10 a.m. as the victim was meeting with the suspects to purchase marijuana in the parking lot in the area of the Wawa Store. Investigation indicates that the victim entered what was described as an older model minivan that was occupied by the four to five suspects. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and then the victim was assaulted by all of the suspects inside of the minivan. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and removed the victim’s pants and shoes, before throwing him out of the vehicle. The minivan fled the parking lot in an unknown direction. The victim received facial injuries but declined medical treatment. Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident.


If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at http://www.tipsubmit.com/

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I guess this is natures way of weeding them out. Some people need constant supervision. Drugs will kill.

lmclain said...

Even excusing the unintended pun, your post makes no sense. Been drinking?