Incident Number: 50-26-171
Date/Time: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.
Location: 800 Block of Carvel Drive 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 robbery that occurred on Friday evening. The investigation began at 5:43 p.m. Friday, when Dover Police responded to the 800 block of Carvel Drive in reference to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was delivering food in the area, and when he returned to his vehicle, there was a suspect in the driver’s seat. Three more suspects approached on foot, and one indicated he was in possession of a firearm. The suspects demanded that the victim turn over property. The victim ran away; however, the suspects stole items from his vehicle and left the area. The suspects are described as black males.
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.