Day: January 2, 2016

Complaint # 50-16-30

Date/Time:  Friday, January 1, 2016 at 3:50AM

Location:  El Nopal, 627 W. Division Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Friday morning. At approximately 3:50AM on January 1st, an unknown suspect entered the restaurant by breaking a window and crawling through.  While inside, the suspect damaged multiple items inside before fleeing the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and 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 http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.

Complaint # 50-16-77

Date/Time:  Friday, January 1, 2016 at 8:35PM

Location:  Super 9 Liquors, 348 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday night.  At approximately 8:35PM, a suspect entered Super 9 Liquors and pointed a handgun at the clerk, demanding money.  The suspect handed the clerk a white pillowcase to place the money in, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect was described as a black male, 5’10”, average build, all dark clothing with a dark face cover/mask, and white sneakers that may have had red or orange markings.

The investigation is ongoing and 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 http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.