Day: November 26, 2016

UPDATE:  Autumn Fisher was found safe on November 26th, 2016 and is being treated for a medical related issue at a nearby hospital.  The Gold Alert is now cancelled.

Original Post:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 20-year-old Autumn Fisher.  Fisher was last seen at Kent General Hospital where she was supposed to undergo treatment for a condition, but walked away.  There is concern for Fisher’s well being due to a condition she may have.  She is known to frequent the Downtown Dover area.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-39591

Date/Time:  Friday, November 25th, 2016 at 7:32PM

Location:   The Little Grocer, 902 East Division Street, 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 the The Little Grocer, located at 902 East Division Street.  At 7:32PM, an armed suspect entered the business with his face covered by a blue bandana.  The suspect displayed a silver handgun and demanded money from the register.  The suspect then took the entire register and fled westbound on Division Street with an undisclosed amount of cash in  a 4-door silver or tan Hyundai Sonata.  Images of the suspect can be found below.

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#:  50-16-39620

Date/Time:  Friday, November 25th, 2016 between 1:30PM and 11:30PM

Location:   Pine Grove Apts, 255 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary at Pine Grove Apartments that occurred between 1:30PM-11:30PM on Friday, November 25th.  During that time, the vacant apartment was entered by an unknown suspect through the front door.  Once the suspect was inside, they an undisclosed amount of cash and numerous clothing and accessory items before fleeing.

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

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 26th, 2016 at 1:14AM

Location:   7-11, 1019 Walker Road, Dover, DE (Hamlet Shopping Center)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning armed robbery that occurred on Saturday.  The incident occurred when two male suspect entered the 7-11 in the Hamlet Shopping Center at approximately 1:14AM.  One suspect approached the clerk with a silver handgun while the other ran behind the counter, stealing multiple packs of cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash from the register.  Both suspects then fled towards the area of Ann Avenue, east of the business.  The suspects were described as black males with both wearing all black clothing and black shoes.

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#:  50-16-39636

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 26th, 2016 at 4:48AM

Location:   Verizon Wireless, 580 Bay Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested 34-year-old Clifton Leight Jr. after breaking into a Verizon Wireless store at 580 Bay Road in Dover.  At approximately 4:48AM, police responded to the store where Leight had broken numerous windows and gained entry.  Once inside the store, Leight damaged the phone lines in an attempt to disable the alarm and then sprayed a fire extinguisher throughout the business.  It was later learned that Leight had attempted to break into Mike’s Underground Tattoo in the same shopping center, but was unsuccessful.  Leight was charged with Burglary 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief (2x), and Trespass 3rd degree.  Bond information and mugshot was not available at time of release.