Surveillance photos released in Dover Royal Farms robbery

Police in Dover have released surveillance photos of the suspect in a robbery.

Dover Police say on Tuesday around 3:15 AM, a man walked into the Royal Farms on South DuPont Highway, and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes. As the clerk was getting the carton, Polices say the suspect tried to snatch them away, and a struggle ensued.

According to the report, the suspect jumped over the counter, and took three cartons of cigarettes, before fleeing from the store in a tan/gold Ford Taurus on Bay Road. Police describe the suspect as a man standing 6′ tall, in his late 20s to early 30s, with shoulder length dreadlocks.

On Wednesday, Police released surveillance photos of the suspect. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 302-736-7130, or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Tips can also be sent through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.