Day: August 14, 2024

Incident Number:  50-24-29453

Date/Time: August 15th, 2024 at 2:13 a.m.

Location: Dragonland Smoke Shop, 1230 Forrest Ave, 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Dragonland Smoke Shop early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 2:13 a.m. Wednesday, when Officers were dispatched to the business for the report of a glass break alarm. Officers responded and located the front glass doors of the business shattered. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects broke into the business by shattering the glass doors. Once inside, the suspects removed various products and left.

The first suspect is described as a tall male, wearing a black ski-mask, black shirt, and gray sweatpants.
The second suspect is described as a short male wearing a navy blue hoodie, black shorts and white knee high socks.

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/Complaint#:  50-24-29437

Date:  Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at 10:04 p.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Christopher Lay, 61, of Wilmington. Lay was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE, at 10:04 p.m. on Tuesday and has not been seen since. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Lay is described as a white male, 5’11, 200 pounds. At the time, he was wearing blue hospital scrubs. If you have any information on Lay’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.