DSP Investigating Armed Robbery at Dover Smoke Shop
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop.
Around 10:00 p.m. on Jan. 27, troopers were dispatched to the New York Smoke Shop on North Dupont Highway for a reported robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed two male suspects, armed with hatchets, entered the business and demanded the clerk open the cash register. The suspects stole cash and various tobacco products before running away.
The suspects were described as wearing dark-colored clothing, face coverings, and gloves.
The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Adams at (302) 698-8442. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
