Day: November 12, 2025

Incident Number:  50-25-40866

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 8:56 p.m.

Location: Valvoline, 710 North DuPont Highway, 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 Valvoline Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and noticed a broken window. The ensuing investigation revealed a white male suspect force his way into the business by breaking a window and once inside, removed property belonging to the business before fleeing. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a hooded sweatshirt, pants, and dark colored sneakers.

There are no additional leads to release at this time.

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.

Incident Number:  50-25-40843

Date/Time: Between Friday, November 7th, 2025, and Tuesday November 11th, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

Location: Top Quality Reasonable Fashion, 214 South Governors Avenue 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 Top Quality Reasonable Fashion over the weekend. The investigation began at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that sometime between Friday, November 7th, and Tuesday, November 11th, an unknown suspect broke into the business and removed clothing.

There are no leads to release at this time.

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.

Incident Number:  50-25-40834

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 5:42 p.m.

Location: Alley Between New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue

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 shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 5:42 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the area of New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was driving in the alley between New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue when a suspect began shooting at her vehicle, striking her windshield. Thankfully, the victim was not injured during this incident. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’8″ tall and possibly 16-18 years old.

There are no additional leads to release at this time.

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.