Day: June 7, 2016

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-18634

Date/Time:  Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 at 3:15Am

Location:   Royal Farms, 295 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at Royal Farms.  At approximately 3:15AM, an unknown male suspect entered the business and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes.  As the clerk had the carton in her hands, the suspect tried to snatch them away and a struggle ensued.  The suspect then jumped the counter and took three cartons of cigarettes before fleeing in a tan/gold Ford Taurus on Bay Road.

The suspect is described as a black male, approx. 6′ tall, late 20’s-early 30’s, with dread locks that are shoulder length.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-18611

Date/Time:  Monday, June 6th, 2016 at 10:53PM

Location:   US Gas, 461 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested Jason Cline (37) shortly after he robbed US Gas at 461 N. DuPont Highway.  The search continues for a second suspect who may be armed.  The robbery occurred at 10:53PM, when Cline entered the business with an unknown black male suspect.  The black male who was described as carrying a black handgun and wearing black shirt, black pants, and black shoes demanded money from the employees.  Both suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash from the business and fled on foot.  Cline was located on Frear Drive a short time later and taken into custody without incident.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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