Day: May 7, 2014

Update:   On Saturday 5-10-14 suspect Robert T. Hawks was arrested for the armed robbery in White Oak Park after turning himself in at the Wilmington Police Department. Hawks was arraigned at JP#7 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $41,000.00 secured bond.

Incident #: 50-14-11266         Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6th at 3:10PM

Location:  White Oak Park, 1210 White Oak Road, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an afternoon robbery of a man in the White Oak Park, located at 1210 White Oak Road.  At approximately 3:10 PM the victim met with Suspect-Robert Hawkes (23) in White oak park to sell an XBOX item for $250.00.  When the victim arrived, he was approached by Hawkes and another male subject.  The unknown suspect pointed a handgun while Hawkes went through the victim’s pockets, stealing cash (undisclosed amount), a cell phone, and other personal items.  The unknown male suspect is described as a dark skinned black male, 5’6″-5’8″ and 180-195 pounds.  Robert Hawkes currently has a warrant for his arrest.  The charges are shown in the below photo of Hawkes.

Incident #: 50-14-11307         Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6th at 10:13 PM

Location:  US Gas, 505 South Bay Road, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a late night robbery of the US Gas Station located at the corner of Bay Road and South Little Creek Road.  The incident occurred at approximately 10:13PM on Tuesday, May 6th.  Four male suspects entered the store through the front door, each wearing hooded sweatshirts, gloves, and facial disguises.  The suspects displayed multiple weapons, one being a handgun, and the other appears to be a sawed off shotgun based on video footage shown below.  The suspects demanded money from the clerk and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.  No injuries were reported from the incident.  Police are hoping that the distinct pattern of the white sweatshirt that one suspect is wearing, along with his shoes will help in identifying the suspects in this crime.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at www.tipsubmit.com.

Video and photos from the US Gas robbery: