Man Assaulted After Interrupting Burglary On E. Newport Pike

Location:
Stationary Battery, 1600 East Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:00 p.m.

Victim:
53 year old man

Suspects/Suspect Vehicle:
Black male, 20-22 years of age, 6’0”-6’01” tall, average build. Last seen wearing dark shirt and jeans.
Three white females, 16-18 years of age. (no further physical or clothing description available)
Suspect vehicle described as an unknown make model silver sedan
No surveillance photo’s available

Resume:
Wilmington-Troopers are investigating the assault of a business owner after he interrupted an apparent burglary at his business, located east of Newport, DE.

The incident occurred last evening at approximately 10:00 p.m. as the 53 year old owner of the Stationary Battery located on East Newport Pike, arrived at his business which was closed at the time, and observed a suspicious unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. The victim entered the secured business to investigate and observed the three female suspects run to another part of the building. The victim was then confronted by the male suspect where a physical struggle ensued and the victim was punched multiple times in the face and head. All four suspects then fled the business on foot into the suspect vehicle, described only as an unknown make and model silver sedan, fleeing onto Newport Pike. The victim received minor injuries from the assault but declined medical treatment.

Further investigation indicated that the suspects had gained entry to the business after smashing out several windows. An undisclosed amount of mobile stereo equipment was taken from the business.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Burglary Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #603 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."