Day: July 10, 2024

Update:  The Dover Police Department is releasing the following images obtained from PNC Bank surveillance video from the July 9th PNC Bank robbery.  The images show the suspect and an enhanced view of a hand tattoo that may aid in identification. If you have any information that can help identify this suspect, please 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 www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.  

Incident Number:  50-24-24540

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at approximately 11:14 a.m.

Location: PNC Bank, 3 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, July 9th at approximately 11:14 a.m.  The incident occurred when a suspect entered the bank and wrote a message on a deposit slip demanding money from the teller.  The suspect handed the message to the teller and the teller gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect then fled in a westbound direction on foot, taking the note with him.  

The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, approximately 5’10”, wearing a white shirt, dark shorts, dark hat, and a cloth surgical mask. Surveillance footage was not available to provide at the time of this release.                          

This 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 www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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Incident Number:  50-24-24613

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at approximately 10:33 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Lepore Drive, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that left two boys (15 and 14 years old) with serious injuries.  The 15-year-old male was operating a stolen motorcycle (Honda Grom) with the 14-year-old as a passenger.  The 15-year-old operator rode recklessly, running several red lights, and disobeying multiple traffic laws prior to the collision. The motorcycle was later determined to be stolen out of Philadelphia.  

While traveling south on North DuPont Highway, approaching Lepore Drive, the 15-year-old operator of the stolen motorcycle ran a red light at a high rate of speed and collided with the side of a Honda CRV that was legally making a U-turn.  Both the operator and passenger of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment.  Further investigation revealed that the 15-year-old operator was under the influence of alcohol as well. Both teens remain hospitalized in stable condition. Once released from medical care, the 15-year-old operator will be charged with the following offenses: -DUI -Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree (x2) -Receiving Stolen Property -Multiple Traffic Offenses    

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-24620

Date:  Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

Location: 800 Block of Carvel Drive, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Lieutenant Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

UPDATE: The Gold Alert for James Nevin Jr. has been cancelled. Nevin was successfully located and is receiving treatment for an undisclosed condition.

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for James Nevin Jr., 21, of Dover, DE. Nevin was last seen leaving a Home Depot store, where he is employed, at approximately 1600 hours on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Nevin is described as a white male, 6’0″, 320 pounds, brown hair, facial hair, and wears black framed prescription eyeglasses. At the time he was last seen, Nevin was wearing a navy colored polo shirt, blue jeans, and black/grey sneakers.

If you have any information on Nevin’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Note: A previous version of this release contained a photo provided by Home Depot that was inaccurate.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-24620

Date:  Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

Location: 800 Block of Carvel Drive, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Lieutenant Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for James Nevin Jr., 21, of Dover, DE. Nevin was last seen leaving a Home Depot store, where he is employed, at approximately 1600 hours on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Nevin is described as a white male, 6’0″, 320 pounds, brown hair, facial hair, and wears black framed prescription eyeglasses. At the time he was last seen, Nevin was wearing a navy colored polo shirt, blue jeans, and black/grey sneakers.

If you have any information on Nevin’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Note: A previous version of this release contained a photo provided by Home Depot that was inaccurate.