Dover Man Arrested For Robbery

Incident Number:  50-24-12030

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested David Pryor, 41, of Dover, on robbery charges following an incident Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 7:08 a.m., when Dover Police Department was called for the report of a trespassing in the unit block of West Loockerman Street. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim, a 60-year-old male of Dover, called Dover Police to report Pryor trespassing in the area. After reporting this, Pryor punched the victim in his face and demanded he turn over property. The victim complied and Pryor fled. The victim declined medical attention.

Warrants were obtained for Pryor and he was taken into custody by Patrol Officers at 10:25 a.m., in the 200 block of South Queen Street.

Pryor was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Pryor was released on OR bond on the following charges:
-Robbery Second Degree
-Criminal Trespass Second Degree
-Offensive Touching

Pryor is presumed innocent until proven guilty.