Troopers Seek Public’s Help in Locating a Wanted Subject

Laurel, DE - The Delaware State Police is asking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a male subject wanted in connection with a domestic assault.

The incident took place on Wednesday August 20, 2014 around 7:55 p.m. when Robert W. Duke, 34 of Laurel, was involved in a physical altercation with his 38 year old girlfriend at their residence. During the argument, Duke threw the female victim to the ground and began assaulting her. He then held her down and would not let her leave or dial 9-1-1 for help all while the incident was witnessed by the female's 10 and 11 year old daughters. The victim was eventually able to free herself and flee the residence with her daughters to a neighbor's house where she called the Emergency Operations Center (9-1-1).

Robert Duke fled the area in a white Chevrolet Camaro with a tan roof and an unknown Delaware registration. Warrants have been obtained on Duke for Assault 3rd, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, Reckless Endangering 2nd, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Malicious Interference with Emergency Communications, and Criminal Mischief.

The 38 year old female was transported by EMS to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated for injuries to her wrists and neck and released. The two children were uninjured in the incident.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Robert Duke they are asked to contact Trooper M. McHenry at 302-337-1090 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."