February 17, 2017 –Newark
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Friday, 02/17/2017 at
approximately 5:00a.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1142 Elkton Road, Newark. The
victim, a 52 year old female Dunkin’ Donuts employee, reported that the suspect
entered the business with his hands in his pockets. The suspect then
implied he had a weapon and demanded that the victim turn over money from the
cash register. The victim complied and turned over an undisclosed amount
of cash to the suspect. The suspect then fled the area in a dark colored
passenger car, which was last observed traveling southbound on Elkton
Road. The victim was not injured during this incident.
The suspect is described as a
white male with tan skin, approximately 6’00’’ tall, average build, in his 40’s
or 50’s, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and brown boots.
A surveillance image of the suspect is included.
Anyone with additional information on this incident should contact
Detective William Anderson, 302-366-7100 x3469, or William.Anderson@cj.state.de.us
You can send an anonymous text message tip by texting 302NPD and
your message to TIP411.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at
1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at
www.tipsubmit.com where a reward may be available.
The Newark Police Department affirms that all defendants are
presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a
reasonable doubt.