Robbery investigation leads to arrest

MILFORD, Del. – A weekend robbery report lead to the arrest of a Milford man on Monday.

Around 6:25 PM Sunday evening, the Milford Police Department Patrol Division was called to respond to Franklin Street in Milford, for a reported robbery. When officers arrived at the scene, they learned that the victim had allegedly been pushed from behind by the suspect, causing the victim to fall to the ground. While the victim was on the ground, the suspect supposedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from his shorts pocket.

The suspect was identified as 50-year-old Eddie Roundtree, of Milford.

On Monday, officers responded to the area of S. Walnut St after receiving a report that Roundtree was spotted in the area. Roundtree was found attempting to board a DART bus and was taken into custody without incident. He was charged with 2nd degree robbery and offensive touching.

Roundtree has been committed to the Department of Corrections in default of a $5,500 secured bail. He has been ordered to appear in Sussex County Court of Common Pleas for a preliminary hearing, to take place at a later date.