Attempted Robbery at Royal Farms
Incident Number: 50-21-30030
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at 12:14 a.m.
Location: Royal Farms, 295 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 an attempted robbery that occurred at a Royal Farms convenience store. At approximately 12:14 a.m. on October 5th, a suspect entered the store located at 295 S. DuPont Highway and approached the cashier. The suspect acted as if he had a handgun and demanded money from the register. After the cashier refused, the suspect fled on foot in a southbound direction. The suspect is a white male with blonde eyebrows. The suspect is also shown below in a photo obtained from surveillance footage.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. 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.