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Burglary at Laundry Lagoon 11-21-2020

Incident Number: 50-20-29783

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at 7:08 p.m.

Location:  Laundry Lagoon, 272 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: 
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary of a local laundromat that occurred on Thursday night.  At approximately 7:09 p.m., a suspect entered the Laundry Lagoon and kicked open an office door.  Once inside, the suspect stole a cash drawer and a security camera before fleeing on foot.  The incident was not reported until the following morning as an employee was opening the store.  The suspect was a male, wearing dark clothing, with a hooded jacket/sweatshirt pulled tightly over his face.

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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.