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State Police Investigating Strong-Arm Robbery in Wilmington

Date Posted: Monday, October 19th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred early Sunday morning in Wilmington.

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:20 a.m., troopers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Old Capitol Trail in Wilmington for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that two employees were walking to their vehicles after work when they were approached by two male suspects wearing pink masks. The suspects assaulted both employees and stole their personal property before fleeing in a vehicle.

The victims were taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective M. Kerrigan by calling (302) 365-8487. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


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