Crime & Safety
New Castle County, DE Robbery: 2 Suspects Flee After Attack
Bear, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a strong arm robbery outside a 7 Eleven in New Castle County after a man was allegedly assaulted by two suspects who fled in a white sedan Friday eve
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-17T21:39:50.457Z
Bear, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a strong arm robbery outside a 7 Eleven in New Castle County after a man was allegedly assaulted by two suspects who fled in a white sedan Friday evening.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded around 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, to the convenience store at 1700 Pulaski Highway in Bear following reports of a robbery.
Investigators say the male victim was walking toward the store's front entrance when an unidentified female suspect allegedly grabbed his arm and demanded his personal belongings.
Two Suspects Allegedly Involved Police said a second suspect, an unidentified male, exited a vehicle and approached the victim during the confrontation.
The male suspect allegedly struck the victim and took his property before both suspects fled the area in a white sedan.
The victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment, according to investigators.
Authorities have not released descriptions of the suspects beyond identifying them as a Black woman and a Black man. No arrests were announced in Saturday's news release.
State Police Request Public Assistance The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit has taken over the investigation and is asking anyone with information about the robbery or the suspects' vehicle to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information can contact Detective J. Dempsey at 302 365 8472 .
Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 800 847 3333 .
Police have not disclosed the value of the stolen property or additional details about the suspects' escape route.
The investigation remains ongoing.