Day: January 19, 2016

With the winter finally arriving and temps expected to dip into the 20’s all week, Dover’s Animal Control Officer is reminding citizens to ensure their pets have proper shelter.  The best practice is to bring your pets in your home.  If you must leave your pet outside, the pet must have adequate shelter with 3 solid sides and a roof with fresh water at all times (not frozen).  Wood chips are a good base layer for bedding, as blankets can absorb moisture when outdoors and can actually make your pet colder.  The Dover Police Animal Control officer is conducting checks on animals that are outdoors to ensure shelter laws are followed.  Persons who are in violation are subject to seizure of their pets, city ordinance violations, and criminal charges for state law violations.  If you would like to report animal cruelty in the City of Dover, please contact 302-736-7111.

Complaint # 50-16-1964

Date/Time:  Monday, January 18, 2016 at 10:00PM

Location:  Hollywood Diner, 123 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a late night armed robbery at the Hollywood Diner.  The robbery occurred at 10:00PM on Monday night, when three suspects entered the diner.  One suspect pointed a handgun at employees and demanded money.  The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled.  The suspects were described as three black males, all wearing black clothing, masks, and gloves.

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 # 50-16-1911

Date/Time:  Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12:00PM

Location:  Parking Lot of Mid-Atlantic Pawn, 1255 S. State Street, Suite 8, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of a 21-year-old man that occurred on Monday afternoon.  The incident occurred as the victim was leaving Mid-Atlantic Pawn at 1255 S. State Street.  The suspect approached the vicitm in the parking lot with a handgun and demanded his belongings.  The vicitm turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled in an unknown vehicle.  The suspect is described as a white male, 5’9″-10″, 150-170 lbs, wearing a mask over his face.

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