Newark, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that left a teenager injured Wednesday evening in Newark.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident happened on October 1, 2025, around 5:00 p.m. on Christiana Road, near Old Baltimore Pike. A 16-year-old male was riding his skateboard when he was approached by three unknown male suspects. Police said the suspects allegedly demanded the victim’s property before a physical fight broke out.
During the altercation, the suspects assaulted the teen with a metal object, took his belongings, and fled the area. The victim later went to AI Dupont Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Troopers responded to the hospital around 9:36 p.m. and began investigating. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is continuing the case.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8566, submit tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333, or send a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page.
Police also remind residents that support services are available through the Delaware Victim Center, which offers resources 24/7 by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
