Two Suspects Sought in New Castle Motel Parking Lot Assault and Robbery

Delaware State Police are searching for two young male suspects who attacked and robbed a 23-year-old man in the parking lot of a New Castle motel Saturday afternoon. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the suspects stole his personal belongings and fled the scene.

Delaware State Police are searching for two suspects following an assault and robbery that took place Saturday afternoon at a New Castle area motel.

Authorities responded to the Superlodge on West Avenue at 1213 around 1:00 p.m. on March 21, 2026, after receiving reports of the incident. According to investigators, two unidentified male suspects confronted a 23-year-old New Castle resident while he was standing in the motel’s parking lot. The men physically attacked the victim and stole personal items from his pockets before running away from the location. Emergency responders transported the injured man to a nearby hospital where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Police describe both suspects as young males, possibly teenagers or in their early twenties, who were dressed in dark clothing at the time of the attack.

Investigators from the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit are actively working the case. Detective D. Armstrong is asking community members who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant information to call (302) 365-8440. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Crime victims and witnesses can access support services through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides assistance around the clock via their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Support can also be requested by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.