NEWS RELEASE
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.
Presented by Public Information Officer Cpl/1 John Day
P.O. Box 430| Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.632.0328 | john.day@state.de.us
DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Assault and Abduction in Rehoboth
Location:
- 18000 block of Munchy Branch Road, Rehoboth, DE
Date of Occurrence:
- Friday, August 23, 2013 at 1:35 a.m.
Victim:
- 20-year-old female from Rehoboth, DE
Suspect:
- Black male (no further physical or clothing description available).
- No video surveillance available for release.
Resume:
Rehoboth – Troopers are investigating an assault and abduction that occurred early this morning.
The incident occurred at 1:35 a.m. as a 20-year-old Rehoboth woman walked her bicycle along the 18000 block of Munchy Branch Road. She was suddenly approached and assaulted by a black male who forced her into a vehicle, which was then driven towards Costal Highway. When the vehicle reached the intersection of Munchy Branch Road and Costal Highway the victim exited the vehicle and ran to a nearby business, where bystanders contacted police.
The victim was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where she was treated for minor injuries and released.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 4 detectives at 302-856-5850 extension 224, or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
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