State Police Detectives Investigating Robbery in Newark

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., troopers responded to a robbery at Arby’s, located at 13 Possum Park Mall in Newark. The investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, went behind the counter, and sprayed a chemical agent on an employee.

The suspect continued to spray the chemical agent, forced a second employee to another part of the business, and took an undisclosed amount of money from a safe. The suspect fled on foot; troopers searched the area but were unable to locate him. The employees sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male, last seen wearing a black hoodie and a ski mask.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 continues to investigate this robbery. Troopers are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Det. D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8440. 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.