Troopers Investigate Robbery and Attempted Robbery- Rehoboth

Rehoboth, DE - Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery and attempted robbery of two male pedestrians that occurred early yesterday morning in Rehoboth.

The first incident occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at approximately 2:10 a.m., as a 21 year old Seaford, DE man was walking on Robinson Drive just east of Coastal Highway, Rehoboth. The male pedestrian was then approached by two male suspects who proceeded to assault him, knocking him to the ground. The suspects then removed a wallet and cell phone from the victim’s pockets before fleeing the area. The male victim was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Beebe Healthcare where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries.

As responding troopers were investigating the robbery, they were notified of an attempted robbery which had occurred on Robinson Drive at Silver Lake, Rehoboth. Troopers responded to the scene where they learned that a 33 year old Clarksville, MD man was approached by two male suspects who matched the description of the suspects in the first robbery. The two suspects proceeded to assault the male victim before fleeing the area without receiving any property. The victim was also transported to Beebe Healthcare where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects were both described as black males. One was described as having a thin build and was last seen wearing a dark colored baseball cap and a dark colored tank top. The second suspect was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to these incidents, they are asked to contact Detective Derek Cathell at 302-752-3793. Information may also be provided by callingDelaware 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."