Delaware State Police detectives are searching for two armed suspects who attacked and robbed a pedestrian in New Castle during the early morning hours Wednesday.
The incident took place around 12:30 a.m. on April 1, 2026, along the 3000 block of New Castle Avenue. According to investigators, a 37-year-old New Castle resident was on foot in the area when a gray SUV pulled up nearby. Two men wearing face coverings and dark clothes got out of the vehicle and approached the victim. Police say the suspects hit the man with a firearm and took his belongings before driving away in the same SUV. Emergency responders transported the injured man to a local medical facility where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The case remains under active investigation by the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit. Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the robbery or has information about the suspects to reach out to Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333…