Troopers Investigate Robbery-Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery that occurred last evening.

Preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at approximately 9:35 p.m. as two male suspects, whose faces were covered with masks, approached the victims located at the 35000 block of Airport Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE. One suspect displayed a handgun as they confronted both victims, a 42 year old and 33 year old female, who were unloading groceries from their vehicle. The suspects demanded money and their purses. The victims did not comply and were punched and knocked to the ground causing the victims to release their purses. The two black males fled in an unknown direction with both purses and an undisclosed amount of money. The female victims were transported to Beebe Healthcare Medical Center where they were treated for minor injuries. This incident occurred in front of their children who were seated in the vehicle. The children were not injured.

Both suspects were described as black males with ski masks covering their faces. One of the suspects was armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective T. Shockley at 302-752-3812. Information can also be provided by callingDelaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."