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.