Burglary at DOT Discount Store 4-22-2017
Incident/Complaint#: 50-17-12240
Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 4:13AM
Location: DOT Discount Store, 1255 S. State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning burglary that occurred at the DOT Discount Store in the Carrol’s Corner Shopping Center. The incident occurred at 4:13AM, when a male suspect broke the glass storefront and went inside the business. While inside, the suspect stole 32 cartons of Newport Cigarettes and scratch off lottery tickets. Surveillance video shows a thin male suspect, wearing black sneakers, dark pants, a light-colored sleeveless hooded shirt, and purple latex gloves. The suspect filled a black trash bag with the stolen items before fleeing the business.
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
