New Castle Man Charged with Robbery of Patron Outside E&C Market

New Castle, DE – State Police have arrested a 24 year old New Castle man after he was identified as the suspect of a robbery of a male patron in the parking lot of a local market.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. Sunday July 13, 2014 outside E&C Market located at 752 West Basin Road, when a 16 year old male was confronted by black male who was armed with a handgun, and demanded his property. The 16 year old turned over a pack of cigarettes and the suspect then left in a silver SUV.

Around 1:00 a.m. this morning, troopers assisted New Castle County Police Department (NCCPD) at nearby Georgetown Manor Apartments in an apprehension of a shooting suspect. During that investigation, Marcus Rosser, 24 of New Castle, who was driving a silver Acura MDX, was developed as the suspect in the robbery of the 16 year old. Upon being taken into custody by NCCPD, troopers completed and executed a warrant on Rosser for Robbery 1st. He was arraigned on the charge and was given a $25,000.00 cash only bond.