Dover police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday evening on Carvel Drive. A food delivery driver was threatened by four suspects, one claiming to have a firearm, before fleeing while the suspects stole items from his vehicle.
Dover police are seeking information about an armed robbery that targeted a food delivery driver Friday evening in the 800 block of Carvel Drive.
According to authorities, the incident unfolded around 5:43 p.m. on January 2nd when officers responded to reports of a robbery in the area. Police say the victim had been making a food delivery and discovered an unknown person sitting in his driver’s seat when he returned to his car.
The situation escalated when three additional suspects approached the scene on foot, with one claiming to be armed with a gun, according to the Dover Police Department. The group then demanded the victim hand over his belongings.
Police report the victim managed to escape by running from the scene, but the four suspects made off with items from his vehicle before fleeing the area. Authorities describe all four suspects as Black males but have not released additional descriptive details.
The investigation remains active, and Dover Police currently have no further leads to share with the public.
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid with the Dover Police Department is serving as the public information officer for this case. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact Dover Police at (302) 736-7130.
Those wishing to provide tips anonymously can reach Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or submit information online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. A monetary reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest in this case.
Source: https://doverpolice.org/2026/01/03/robbery-on-carvel-drive/
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